Inuit Artists
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Artist Contact Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Inuk, Rankin Inlet My name is Leanne Tulugaq Thompson, I’m originally from Rankin Inlet Nunavut now residing just outside of Ottawa. My throatsinging partner is Samantha Tootoo from Baker Lake Nunavut. Most throat singing songs are imitating the sounds of our environment in the North, growing up…
Read MoreCheyla Meeres
Cheyla Meeres Artist Gallery Contact Cheyla Meeres Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman, born and raised in Treaty 6 territory. In my childhood, I had very little connection to my Indigenous roots. Fortunately, in my teens, I reconnected with my cultural roots by experiencing healing in ceremonies and finding family in the community. In…
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MissyMoo Artist Gallery Contact MissyMoo (Missy Larson) Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman residing in Treaty 6 territory. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, so I resonate heavily with Haida art, although I identify strongly with my Inuvialuit side from the Arctic. I love to paint and sew, fortunately I’m…
Read MoreVanessa Brousseau | Resilient Inuk Creations
Vanessa Brousseau Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Brousseau Inuk, Ontario Vanessa is a family member and survivor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit. As an Indigenous woman, Vanessa has experienced abuse, neglect, racism and poverty. Vanessa’s business was created based on Elders providing her with their scrap seal fur and their belief…
Read MoreChristine Gautreau | Glowing Igloo
Christine Gautreau Artist Gallery Contact Christine Gautreau Inuk, Nunatsiavut My name is Christine Gautreau, I am from Nunatsiavut. I learned my skills by trying to reconnect to my culture by immersing myself in cultural materials. I had made jewellery for years but have reached out to other Indigenous artists for guidance and recently began using…
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