Posts Tagged ‘Apparel & Clothing’
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 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…
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Jennifer Conners Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Jennifer (Jenny) Conners Mohawk, Akwesasne I learned to sew from my mother and Grandmother; they taught me how to make quilts. My mother also encouraged my beadwork, and we would bead together while I visited at her house. During the pandemic, I wanted to learn how to make my…
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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 MorePaula Naponse | Ondarez
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…
Read MoreCrystal Behn
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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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…
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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…
Read MoreKelly Back | Fire Loom Creations
Kelly Back Artist Gallery Contact Kelly Back Mohawk, Akwesasne Ontario Hello, my name is Kelly, and I am a Mohawk woman from the community of Akwesasne and from the Turtle clan family. I grew up hands on and taught myself various crafts including some beadwork. I was very good at seeing a craft and figuring…
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