Marianna Mishibinijima

By Executive Assistant | May 29, 2023
Marianna Mishibinijima Beaded Bowties

Marianna Mishibinijima Artist Gallery Contact Marianna Mishibinijima Odawa Anishinaabe Kwe Band Member of Wikwemikong Ontario I grew up watching my great grandmother make the most beautiful quill boxes, that of which you don’t see too much of these days. I also watched my grandmother and mother work around the clock making mini birch bark canoes,…

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Julie Grenier

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | November 9, 2022
Julie Grenier, Beadwork, earrings, apparel, leatherwork, moccasins, sealskin, mitts, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Julie Grenier Artist Gallery Contact Julie Grenier Kuujjuaq, Québec Julie Grenier is from Kuujjuaq, a small community in Nunavik, Northern Québec. She currently resides in Notre-Dame-de-l’ile-Perrot, a small community west of Montreal, with her husband and three children. Having an Inuk mother and a Francophone father, she was raised with both sets of values from…

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Nicole Beauchamp

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 12, 2022
Nicole Beauchamp, crafts, leatherwork, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Nicole Beauchamp Artist Gallery Contact Nicole Beauchamp Métis Nation of Ontario My name is Nicole Beauchamp, I am a member of The Métis Nation of Ontario and I currently reside in Wendover. I find solace in traditional and contemporary native crafts, and I’m inspired by my Métis Grandmothers. Each piece is uniquely hand-crafted in the…

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Vanessa Myra David

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 6, 2022
Vanessa Myra David, crafts, leatherwork, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

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

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Amber Asp-Chief, Beadwork, moccasins, mittens, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

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

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Ashley Rain Thompson, beadwork, leatherwork, crafts, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

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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Karennotakies Barnes

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 1, 2022
Karennotakies Barnes, Beadwork, moccasins, leatherwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

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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Jessica Lavigne

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 26, 2022
Jessica Lavigne, Beadwork, seal skin, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jessica Lavigne Artist Gallery Contact Jessica Lavigne Inuk My name is Jessica Lavigne, I am an Inuk artist from Northern Quebec. Currently, I reside in Saskatchewan. I have found my passion in beading almost 2 years ago. Growing up, I was always fascinated watching my late Aunt bead and I often find myself feeling closer to…

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Joann Swamp

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 21, 2021
Joann Swamp, leatherwork, moccasins, beadwork, jewlery, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Joann Swamp Artist Gallery Contact Joann Swamp Mohawks of Akwesasne My name is Joann Swamp, I am a Mohawk artist currently residing on the Akwesasne Reserve. I am self taught, I started beading my own earrings and necklaces in high school. I have since expanded to baby moccasins, pouches, beaded purses, wampum bracelets, beaded bracelets, earrings,…

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Nancy Potvin

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 31, 2021
Nancy Potvin, leatherwork, sewing, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Nancy Potvin Artist Gallery Contact Nancy Potvin Kebeowek First Nation My name is Nancy Potvin, I’m an Anishinaabe Kwe from North Bay, ON with ties to the Kebaowek and Nipissing First Nations. I retired 5 years ago after working in the Indigenous community for over 25 years. I currently reside in beautiful Victoria, BC. My…

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