Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 7, 2022
Ashley Maracle, Somer Johnston, Jewelry, sewing, resin, beadwork, mixed media, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Indigi.Arts – Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (Ashey) + Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Somer), Ontario Indigi.Arts is sister-in-law team, Somer Johnston and Ashley Maracle. As jewelry makers, we have combined our works to incorporate contemporary and traditional methods. We aim to repurpose as…

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Amanda Latreille

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Amanda Latreille, Apparel & Clothing, jewelry, decor, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Amanda Latreille Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Latreille Inuk My name is Amanda Latreille, I am an Inuk artist from Iqaluit. I have always admired Indigenous jewelry and began taking beading classes with Tungasuvvingat Inuit just before the pandemic. After taking some online classes and learning social media, I am inspired to keep creating and bringing my…

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Lisa Beaucage | Beading Makwa

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Lisa Beaucage, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Lisa Beaucage Artist Gallery Contact Lisa Beaucage Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation My name is Lisa Beaucage and my family is originally from the Chippewas of Nawash and Batchawana. I am currently settled in Algonquin territory. Currently, I am starting my Ph.D. at Carleton University attempting to create a program to properly implement the…

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Chanelle Barnaby

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Chanelle Barnaby, beadwork, jewelry, hats, outerwear, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Artist Gallery Contact Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Eel Ground First Nation My name is Chanelle Barnaby, Wasoqolamunabit (sees with crystal eyes), I’m a Mi’kmaw artist from Eel Ground First Nation. Currently, I reside in Algonquin territory. I’m a beadwork artist as well as make real fur pompom hats. My work is very healing to…

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Faith Vaughan | MichifDesigns

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Faith Vaughan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Faith Vaughan Artist Gallery Contact Faith Vaughan Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Faith Vaughan and I’m Red River Métis. On my Mother’s side, I am a direct descendant of Charles Trotchie, leader of the Round Prarie Métis and on my father’s side, I’m a L’Hirondelle/Bellerose. The first teacher I had was my godmother,…

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Ashley Bensoussan | Two Embers

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 13, 2022
Ashley Bensoussan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Ashley Bensoussan Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Bensoussan Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Ashley Bensoussan and I grew up just outside of Tyendenaga Mohawk Territory. My younger sister has truly been the driving force behind the majority of my family learning more about our culture over the past few years. As she gained the knowledge,…

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Nichol Marsch | Beadwork by Nichol

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 11, 2022

Nichol Marsch Artist Gallery Contact Nichol Marsch Manitoba Métis Federation My name is Nichol Marsch, I am a Red River Métis artist/artisan from rural Manitoba/Treaty 1 Territory. I have a mixed media art practice that involves various mediums including beadwork. I have learned bead working from various teachers including friends, fellow Métis artists, leaders of Métis…

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Claire Johnston

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 11, 2022
Claire Johnston, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Claire Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Claire Johnston Manitoba Métis Federation Claire Johnston(she/they) is a Métis beadworker based in her Homeland of Winnipeg, MB. Claire’s family has scrip in St.Andrews and St. Clements, Manitoba and some of her family names include Johnston, Richards, Moore/Moar, Truthwaite, Brown and Thomas. Claire has worked with her hands since she…

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Rachelle Robinson

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | April 6, 2022
Rachelle Robinson, crafts, drawing, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Rachelle Robinson Artist Gallery Contact Rachelle Robinson Métis Nation of Canada My name is Rachelle Robinson, I am a proud Métis person. I create unique art pieces that speak to my spirit. Each piece is one of a kind and is created in an organic way. My art is inspired by visions, dreams, intuitions, Elders, friends, and…

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Terri Hansen

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | April 6, 2022
Terri Hansen, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Terri Hansen Artist Gallery Contact Terri Hansen Gwich’in My name is Terri Hansen, I am Gwich’in from the Delta Region of the Northwest Territories. I have learned these skills as a young girl from my Jijuu (Grandmother) and many elders who have passed. They have taught me all that I know and believe. I love…

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