Paula Naponse | Ondarez

Paula Naponse- Six Handmade Dolls

Paula Naponse Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Naponse Aninishaabe/Ojibway member of Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Ontario My name is Paula, and I am a self-taught artist. I have been creating and refining my skills and knowledge since I was a teen. I focus on traditional designs with a modern flair. I want to adorn people and homes…

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Desiree Sinicrope | City Bear Beads

Desiree Sinicrope -Beaded Pooh Bear Moccasins

Desiree Sinicrope Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Desiree Sinicrope Algonquin Anishinaabe kwe, Ontario As an Algonquin Anishnabe kwe, my journey in discovering traditional art forms began when I was taught to bead and sew at Nbisiing Secondary School, located in Nipissing First Nation. Today, I am so grateful for those teachings, and I continue to pass…

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Crystal Behn

Crystal Behn- Long Hide Earrings on an Indigenous woman

Crystal Behn Artist Gallery Contact Crystal Behn Dene and Carrier of Treaty 8 Traditional Territory, British Columbia Crystal was born and raised in Treaty 8 Traditional Territory. She is of Dene and Carrier ancestry with her maternal roots from Fort Nelson, BC and her paternal roots from Fort St. James, BC. After watching her mother…

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Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts

Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts Artist Gallery Contact Leanne Elson Inuit Hi There! My name is Leanne Elson and I am Inuit from Labrador. I have been living in Fredericton for over 8 years and have been crafting since I was old enough to sew. I started learning to sew moccasins through my aunt,…

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Melissa Roberts

Melissa Roberts Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Melissa Roberts Attawapiskat, Ontario Melissa Roberts is Chippewa (Ojibwe Nation), Swampy Cree and Mohawk. Melissa learned her skills starting at a young age. Her Cree side of the family ware crafters and she was inspired to make things all the time. Her skills really flourished at various Indigenous camps…

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Diane Gauthier | Crafts n’ Stuff

Diane Gauthier Artist Gallery Contact Diane Gauthier Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, Ontario Hello, I am Diane, an Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, living in Gatineau. My mom worked with her hands and was creative, and now I follow in her footsteps. I am mostly self taught, however I had help along the way from my mom, a…

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Michelle La Forme

Michelle La Forme Artist Gallery Contact Michelle La Forme Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, New Brunswick Hello, I’m Michelle! I am an Indigenous artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, currently residing in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. I have loved being creative and working with my hands since a very young age – I…

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Alisha Finch

Alisha Finch Artist Gallery Contact Alisha Finch Ojibwe, Whitefish River First Nation Ontario My name is Alisha Finch. I am from Whitefish River First Nation, and I am Bear Clan. A lot of my teachings and knowledge came from Powwow friends, socials, and most of all, my Elders. Beading was taught to me from a…

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Collin Reid

Collin Reid- Metal Salmon Hook Earrings

Collin Reid Artist Gallery Contact Collin Reid Heiltsuk/Wuikinuxv of Bella Bella/Rivers Inlet people, British Columbia My name is Collin, and I am an Indigenous artist from Bella Bella, BC. I grew up involved in our cultural potlatchs, singing, dancing and history. My work is all of my own designs and inspired by so many teachers…

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Jensen Pallett

Joy La Forme -Rings Created from Antlers 2

Jensen Pallett Artist Gallery Contact Jensen Pallett Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Ontario I am a proud member of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. My father is a survivor of the Mohawk Institute. Growing up, I knew very little about myself and identity. However, as an adult I have been fortunate enough to…

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