Sewing
Heather Mitchell | Heather’s Creations
Heather Mitchell Artist Gallery Contact Heather Mitchell Mig’maq, Listuguj Quebec I am a proud mom of 3, and a self taught artist. I have worked at the local daycare in my community for 17 years, first as the janitor and now as the cook. My mom sewed for as long as I can remember. She…
Read MoreCheyenne Meguinis | Guja Goods
Cheyenne Meguinis Artist Gallery Contact Cheyenne Meguinis Denè, Tsuutina Nation Alberta Dzinisi Guja! (Good Day!) At Guja Goods, we are proud to bring you a collection of couture ribbon skirts and other contemporary, yet traditional items that celebrate Indigenous culture and empower women. Our mission is to share the beauty and creativity of Indigenous designs…
Read MoreWanda Pelletier
Wanda Pelletier Artist Gallery Contact Wanda Pelletier Cowessess First Nation, SK Tansi, My name is Wanda Pelletier. I am Cree from the Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan. My homeland is Cowessess First Nation. Currently, I am an uninvited guest to the unseeded, ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples-Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam Nations, as well as…
Read MoreKablu Porter | Inuk Treasures
Kablu Porter Artist Gallery Contact Kablu (Miranda) Porter Inuit, Nova Scotia Since a young age I have been sewing by hand. I grew up watching my mother, grandparents, and Elders from my home community. I learned that sewing was and still is a useful skill. I always had a strive to create, and I love…
Read MoreJennifer Bartels
Jennifer Bartels Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Bartels Métis Nation of British Columbia I have lost many loved ones and pets this year, too many in my books. In my grief I found that working with my hands has helped me so much. Luckily, a community member showed me how to put the ribbon and the…
Read MoreSage Karihwenhawe Hegdal
Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Artist Gallery Performance Contact Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Mohawk, Michigan She:kon, My family moved from Tyendinaga to Detroit in the 1920’s and many of us are still residing in the Detroit area. Unfortunately, most of our traditional knowledge was lost during that time, but I have had many teachers over the years that…
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Francis Pasap
Francis Pasap Artist Gallery Contact Francis (Frankie) Pasap Whitebear Nakoda Nations Band Treaty 4 Territory My love for sewing started at the ripe age of 8 years old. I was living in foster care and my foster mother had me sit with her while she sewed. Unbeknownst to me, we had created my school photo…
Read MoreMelissa 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…
Read MoreAlisha 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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