Jamaica Cass

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 18, 2021
Jamaica Cass, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Native American Art, First Nations Art

Jamaica Cass Artist Gallery Contact Jamaica Cass Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte My name is Jamaica Cass, I am a Mohawk artist from a small town in Ontario. I was raised by a strong Mohawk woman who unfortunately died at a very young age. This drove me not only to pursue a career in…

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Celeste Grouette

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | April 16, 2021
Celeste Grouette, crafts, jewelry, dreamcatchers, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Celeste Grouette Artist Gallery Contact Celeste Grouette Manitoba Métis Federation My name is Celeste Grouette, I am a Métis artist residing in Grandview, Manitoba.  I was taught how to weave dreamcatchers at the tender age of six years old, in Fort Nelson B.C. I was part of a Native Arts group my Elementary School organized…

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Jessica Dumont

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 28, 2021
Jessica Dumont, beadwork, beading, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jessica Dumont Artist Gallery Contact Jessica Dumont Algonquin My name is Jessica Dumont, I’m an Algonquin artist residing in Ottawa, ON. My community is Kitigan Zibi First Nation. Growing up in the city, beadwork has been a way for me to stay connected to my culture. I’ve spent the last 14 years working for Indigenous organizations…

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Jennifer Taback | Nokonanamis

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 23, 2021
Jennifer Taback, beadwork, dreamcatchers, regalia, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jennifer Taback Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Taback Shawanaga First Nation My name is Jennifer Taback, I am from Shawanaga First Nation.  I have been a professional designer for over 10 years. Currently, I am exploring the links between traditional art and digital methods of expression, especially beadwork in relation to jewelry and design. As an…

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Melanie Ross

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 18, 2021
Melanie Ross, beadwork, beading, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Melanie Ross Artist Gallery Contact Melanie Ross Pikwakanagan First Nation My name is Melanie Ross, I am Algonquin of Pikwakanagan FN. My Father was an Elder and a drum maker, he taught me many skills that I know today. I taught myself to bead and am now passing that on to my Grandchildren. Contact Artist…

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Christine Gautreau | Glowing Igloo

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 1, 2021
Christine Gautreau, Jewelry, seal skin, mittens, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

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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Kathleen Shabanian Azad

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 28, 2021
Kathleen Shabanian Azad, beadwork, dreamcatchers, jewelry, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kathleen Shabanian Azad Artist Gallery Contact Kathleen Shabanian Azad Métis My name is Kathleen Shabanian Azad. I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I lived in a development most of my childhood. At the time of my youth, I wasn’t allowed to learn about my Indigenous heritage. So when I was young, I went…

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Mia Acker

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 18, 2021
Mia Acker, Beadwork, Pine Needle Basketry, Jewelry, Dreamcatchers, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Mia Acker Artist Gallery Contact Mia Acker Citizen Potawatomi Nation My name is Mia Acker, I am from Citizen Potawatomi Nation. I began my practice in Indigenous art forms when I learned pine needle basketry. I learned proper needle harvesting rituals, processing, and creation of the baskets from various Indigenous artists across the US. I’ve…

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Danielle Jones

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 16, 2021
Danielle Jones, Jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Danielle Jones Artist Gallery Contact Danielle Jones Shawanaga First Nation My name is Danielle Jones, I am a Anishinabe Kwe from Shawanaga First Nation creating Dentalium designs. I find my inspiration in ceremonies and powwows. My Mother was a leather maker and my Grandmother is a steamstress and beader. I enjoy creating pieces that are…

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Kineta Snyder

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 16, 2021
Kineta Snyder, Beadwork, leatherwork, quillwork, Jewelry, moccasins, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kineta Snyder Artist Gallery Contact Kineta Snyder Eel River Bar First Nation My name is Kineta Snyder, I am a Mi’kmaq artist from Eel River Bar, New Brunswick. My beadwork journey started out approximately four years ago and I absolutely love creating different forms of art. I create mostly beaded earrings with porcupine quills and birchbark.…

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