bead work
Karen Fleming
Karen Fleming Artist Gallery Contact Karen Fleming Inuk I am Inuk, born and raised in Ottawa, and my birth mother is from Chisasibi, Quebec. As a Sixties Scoop Survivor, I began crafting in 2009 as a way to feel connected to my heritage. My husband is First Nations and helps create handmade, useful and decorative…
Read MoreJudith Keesic | Daysky Designs
Judith Keesic Artist Gallery Contact Judith Keesic Lac Seul First Nation Band of Ojibwa My shop’s name, Daysky Designs, is influenced by my last name Keesic, which roughly translates from Ojibwa to English as to a beautiful day sky. I am an Artist from the Lac Suel band of Ojibway from Frenchman’s head in Northwestern…
Read MoreDayna Woodruff
Dayna Woodruff Artist Gallery Contact Dayna Woodruff Six Nations Mother daughter duo. My name is Dayna Woodruff and I do some of the beading while my daughter Caitlin Kick beads and does all of the sewing. We are Cayuga Wolf Clan from Six Nations. I learned to bead from my mom and my daughter has…
Read MoreRosalee Mitchell | Raónraon Creations
Rosalee Mitchell Artist Gallery Contact Rosalee Mitchell Six Nations of the Grand River My name is Rosalee Laurena Mitchell and I am the founder of Raónraon Creations. I became interested in creating beautiful beadwork based on my own personal mission to find a grounding outlet that would feed my soul, and connect me to my…
Read MoreLaurel Thomas | Skydome Creations
Laurel Thomas Artist Gallery Contact Laurel Thomas Six Nations of the Grand River Hello everyone! My name is Laurel Thomas and im a full-time artist from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. I started formally beading with my late mother about 5 years ago when we moved back to our community. During the last…
Read MoreTheresa Buker
Theresa Buker Artist Gallery Contact Theresa Buker Métis Nation of Ontario My ancestors include Marie Louise Riel, aka Chipakijikokwe. She is known for being a mentor and Elder in the life of the young Louis Riel. She was his Aunt, sister to Louis’ father. As a result, I grew up hearing stories of how my…
Read MoreBrandie Fong
Brandie Fong Artist Gallery Contact Brandie Fong Nipissing First Nation My name is Brandie Fong, I am a proud member of Nipissing First Nation, Ontario. I began sewing moccasins about 15 years ago and have slowly expanded my skills into beading and sewing Indigenous pieces. I carried on to teach my daughter with the help of some…
Read MoreAlex Antle | Bunchberry Beadwork
Alex Antle Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Alex Antle Qalipu Mi’Kmaq First Nation Alex Antle is a self-taught Mi’kmaw beadwork artist originally from Central Newfoundland. She began beading in 2017 to build a connection to the Mi’kmaq culture. Beading started out as a hobby but quickly turned into a small business, known as Bunchberry Beadwork, as…
Read MoreNicole Travers
Nicole Travers Artist Gallery Contact Nicole Travers Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Born and raised in the small hamlet of Little Port, Elmastukwek, Ktaqmkuk, Nicole Travers is a Mi’kmaw woman and artist. She is a self-taught beader who started practicing just after the birth of her first child in 2015. Nicole always admired the intricate detailed…
Read MoreEsta Baker
Esta Baker Artist Gallery Contact Esta Baker Teetl’it Gwich’in, Alberta Tansi; I am a self taught acrylic artist from Yellowknife, NWT. I am now based in Spruce Grove AB. My art and photography is nature based in landscapes, birch and skies showing our connection we have to this land. Buy their work… Please visit Esta…
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