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Annie Aningmiuq
Annie Aningmiuq Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Annie Aningmiuq Inuk, Ontario My name is Annie Aningmiuq, I am a self-taught, Inuk artist currently residing in Orleans, ON. I started off by making earrings for myself that I would use when I was on stage to throat sing. I then became more confident in my work and…
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Kelsea Tan Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Kelsea Tan Blackfoot, Ontario My name is Kelsea Tan, I am a Blackfoot artist and a painter. I also make biodegradable soap and bath products. Art is my way of connecting to my culture and helping others get involved in creating. My jewelry is inspired by nature and animals. All of…
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Vanessa Myra David Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Myra David Mohawk, Ontario My name is Vanessa Myra David, I am a Mohawk from Akwesasne, ON. My mother is my biggest inspiration and also my teacher. I enjoy learning new techniques and take inspiration from my family’s teachings. My family has owned a business since the early 90s,…
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Amber Asp-Chief Artist Gallery Contact Amber Asp-Chief Tahltan First Nation, Ontario Amber is an Anishnabe and Dene beadwork artist, powwow singer and dancer. She learned to do beadwork from her family. Amber sat down and asked many different people to share their styles of beadwork. Amber now uses the two-needle style of beadwork taught by…
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Ashley Rain Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Rain Thompson Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Ashley Rain Thompson, I’m a single mother of two children from Akwesasne, ON. I began beading at age of 10 and was taught by my family members. I specialize in moccasins, Iroquois-raised beadwork, and ribbon skirts. Buy their work… Please contact artist for…
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Anna Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Anna Thompson Mohawks of Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Anna Thompson and I am Mohawk from the Akwesasne Reservation. I am a full-time nurse in our community and I bead in the evenings and on my days off. I’ve always had an interest in beading ever since I could remember.…
Read MoreTabatha Dodge | Sweetest Dreamzzz
Tabatha Dodge Artist Gallery Contact Tabatha Dodge Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario My name is Tabatha Dodge, I am the sole proprietor of Sweetest Dreamzzz, a jewelry and accessories line. I was born and raised on Walpole Island First Nation aka Bkejwanong Territory. I learned beading, craft making and other traditional techniques of my ancestors…
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Karennotakies Barnes Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Karennotakies Barnes Mohawks of Akwesasne I am the artist behind Three Sisters Designs. My Kanien’kéha name is Karennotakies, which means she is singing around. I am Mohawk, Turtle Clan of Akwesasne. I like using the traditional Haudenosaunee style of raised beadwork. I incorporate natural materials such as leather and wampum…
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Paula Menarick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Menarick Cree/Inuit Paula Menarick is a traditional and contemporary artist, born and raised in Chisasibi. She grew up watching her mother, aunts and grandmothers make beautiful bead-work, embroidery, painting, crochet, knitting and sewing. At a young age, she admired and appreciated their crafting skills and knew that she…
Read MoreKayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon
Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Artist Gallery Contact Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Inuk My name is Kayla-Jazz, I am an Inuk woman from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. I started beading when I was 9 years old, the first thing I made was a qaurutik (head piece) with a group of girls my age. At the age of 12, I had someone from…
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