Ribbon Skirts
Desiree Sinicrope | City Bear Beads
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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Donna Georgina Artist Gallery Contact Donna Georgina Ojibway, Garden River First Nation Boozhoo, my name is Donna Georgina. I am an Ojibway grandmother and a member of Garden River First Nation. I envision, design, and create ribbon skirts, shirts, shawls, and aprons. These garments are designed to promote and showcase what is an important part…
Read MoreNaomi Sarazin
Naomi Sarazin Artist Gallery Contact Naomi Sarazin Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Ontario Naomi Sarazin is an Anishinaabe artist and a member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. She learned to sew from her mom and grandma, and as a new mother herself, she has enjoyed creating ribbon skirts for her family, friends, and…
Read MoreSamantha Stevens | GokmisCreations
Samantha Stevens Artist Gallery Contact Samantha Stevens Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation Samantha is an Indigenous, Anishinaabekwe Grandmother, and mother. She resides in Nipissing First Nation, Robinson Huron Treaty. While most of Samantha’s artistry has been self taught, she has had a lot of inspiration from her parent’s, grandparents, friends and Elders. As a child she…
Read MoreCarrie Benyk
Carrie Benyk Artist Gallery Contact Carrie Benyk Cree, Manitoba Carrie has lived in Manitoba all her life and is now recently retired. She is a self-taught artist but has been an avid painter since childhood. She enjoys creating cultural artwork such as moccasins, gauntlets and mitts, mini decoration drums, medicine bags, dreamcatchers, ribbon skirts, painted…
Read MoreKaren Dowan
Karen Dowan Artist Gallery Contact Karen Dowan Dakota Cree My name is Karen Dowan, I am a Dakota Cree winyan / iskwew who designs finely-crafted ribbon skirts and accessories. I started my business “Ribbons and Roots” in 2020. The name reflects the deep connection many of us rediscover as we honour our roots; our ancestors and…
Read MoreBrandie Maracle | Rez Girl Creations
Brandie Maracle Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Brandie Maracle Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte My name is Brandie Maracle, I am wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, and a day school survivor. I have been designing & Creating Ribbon Skirts for 30+ years! I take great Pride in my quality work and do custom designs…
Read MoreLeia Jody
Leia Jody Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Leia Jody Little Red River Cree Nation My name is Leia Jody, I am a Woodland Cree woman born and raised in Northern Alberta. I have 30+ years experience in hand stitching. I have learned other techniques from my mother and an elder woman in home economics in the…
Read MoreKate Hagstrom | Wild and Untamed Studio
Kate Hagstrom Artist Gallery Contact Kate Hagstrom Métis Nation British Columbia My name is Kate Hagstrom, I am a Métis artist currently residing in British Columbia. I have always loved designing and making garments; from sewing to sublimation printing. I love designing and making ribbon skirts. Buy their work… Please visit Kate’s website or Wild…
Read MoreAutumn Maracle | Rain Makes it Simple
Autumn Maracle Artist Gallery Contact Autumn Maracle Mohawks, Tyendinaga I am Rain and I loved watching my great gramma make moccasins at her table, and playing with the beads and beadwork as a small child. I grew up always knowing I wanted to make crafts and things more than anything else and was always making something…
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