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Jakob Olive | Niished Out Beadwork
Jakob Olive Artist Gallery Contact Jakob Olive Michipicoten First Nation, Ontario I am a self-taught beadwork & tufting artist from Michipicoten First Nation. Growing up in Robinson Superior territory, the raw nature of my surroundings offered many unique sights and experiences to display in my work. Although I am currently living a more urban life…
Read MoreLaura Mulks-Elworthy | Living Dust Ceramics
Laura Mulks-Elworthy Artist Gallery Performance Contact Laura Mulks-Elworthy Métis Nation of British Columbia I am Anishinaabe/Ojibwe and Mètis on my father’s side of the family, my ancestors descend from The Pembina band of Red Bear Chippewa. As such I respect and feel very called to represent the beauty, value, and spirit of all nature in…
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…
Read MoreNiiostosera:ah Thompson | Small Feather Empire
Niiostosera:ah Thompson Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Niiostosera:ah Thompson Mohawk, Akwesasne Niiostosera:ah (Small Feather) Thompson, Founder, Deer clan, is a Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork Artist from Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation. She started creating beadwork since she was young, and some would say “she was born to bead.” Niiostosera:ah was taught by her mother Margaret Thompson, a self-taught…
Read MoreDiane 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…
Read MoreJamaica Cass
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…
Read MoreChantelle Henry | Quillwork by Chantelle Henry
Chantelle Henry Artist Gallery Contact Chantelle Henry Thames First Nation Chantel Henry is an Indigenous Artist known for her innovated designs and techniques. She’s also a facilitator working towards the revitalization of traditional art forms. She currently practices in porcupine quilling, caribou hair tufting and fish scale and bone work. In between working and her passion…
Read MoreAmy Willier
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of our friend, Amy. She has traveled to Spirit World and will be dearly missed by many including her mom and young son. We leave this page as a memorial to her beautiful work and it is our understanding that Moonstone Creation lives on in…
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