Earrings
Caroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis
Caroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis Artist Gallery Contact Caroline Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation, Ontario Nanaboozhoo! Caroline Lalonde n’dizhnikaaz. Shipek Mikunis indigoog. Muashk indoodem. Sachigo Lake First Nation ndo nijibaa. My name is Caroline Lalonde. My spirit name is Shipek Mikunis, which means “Feather Falling to the Ocean.” I am Bear Clan, and I am…
Read MoreMary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Mary Judy Sackanay Albany First Nation, Mary Judy Sackanay’s Spirit Name is Wachi Medowin, translation “Mountain Song.” Judy is from Albany First Nation (Treaty 9 territory), and both of her parents, the Late Jean Sackaney nee LongPeter & Joseph Sackaney are Indian Residential School Survivors.…
Read MoreAimee Amikons
Aimee Amikons Artist Gallery Contact Aimee Amikons Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe artist who wants to share the beauty I see with others through my beaded works and jewelry. When I was young the church had a very negative view on the Indigenous way of life which greatly influenced my family. As a result,…
Read MoreSharon Jones | Qisik Creations
Sharon Jones Artist Gallery Contact Sharon Jones Inuk, Salliq / Coral Harbour, Nunavut I started out making sealskin mitts with my mother and quickly fell in love with creating art with sealskin. I now make sealskin earrings, pendants, mitts, and hats. My favourite pieces to make are Inuit inspired pieces like uluit, and inuksuit. Please…
Read MoreBecky Bero
Becky Bero Artist Gallery Contact Becky Bero Mohawk, Akwesasne I have been beading my whole life. I started with loom beading and then went on to earrings, necklaces, pins, etc. I participate in many workshops and have experienced many variations of beadwork and leatherwork. I also have done workshops at various schools. I enjoy being…
Read MoreZorga Qaunaq | Tatiggat
Zorga Qaunaq Artist Gallery Contact Zorga Qaunaq Inuk Ullaakkut! Zorga Qaunaujunga, Iglulingmiutaujunga. I am a multidisciplinary artist – I do tattooing, graphic art, jewelry, workshops, storytelling and more! Tatiggat is one of my namesakes – she was my great grandmother from Igloolik. She was creative and very loved. I feel so connected to her when…
Read MoreJessie Morrisseau | Violets are Blue Beadwork
Jessie Morrisseau Artist Gallery Performance Contact Jessie Morrisseau Ojibway of Sagkeeng First Nation I started beading 5 years ago through many different Indigenous organizations in Ottawa. I have always been a crafty person and I found this was a fun way to connect with my culture. Beading has made a positive impact on my life,…
Read MoreEleanor Partridge | Aupaluk Designs
Eleanor Partridge Artist Gallery Contact Eleanor Partridge Inuk, Ontario I am an Inuk artist, originally from Kuijjuaq, QC, Nunavik. I grew up in the North and moved to the South at 14. I now live in rural Ontario, near Ottawa. I mostly work with beads and polymer clay to make beautiful and intricate earrings that…
Read MoreJoey Nakoolak | JN Creations
Joey Nakoolak Artist Gallery Contact Joey Nakoolak Inuk I grew up learning how to carve from my father. Eventually I started my own projects. I specialize in jewelry and small carvings made of ivory, baleen, soapstone, and marble. I also work with wood and do glass etchings. Please reach out for any inquiries! Buy their…
Read MoreShilo Cote | Quality Quills
Shilo Cote Artist Gallery Contact Shilo Cote Algonquin Odawa, Québec I am an Algonquin Odawa mother of three who uses hand harvested porcupine quills and precious stones and crystals to make beautiful and stylish earrings. I made my first pair of moccasin high tops at the local cultural center in my community at the age…
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