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Crystal King | Busy Beeder

By Executive Assistant | April 14, 2025

Crystal King Artist Gallery Contact Crystal King Snipe clan, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Crystal King is a talented self-taught Akwesasne Mohawk artist known for her intricate beadwork. As a devoted mother of three, Crystal draws inspiration from her family and cultural roots, infusing her creations and leading her to the start of her business Busy…

Tracy Desjarlais

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 29, 2020

Tracy Desjarlais Artist Gallery Contact Tracy Desjarlais Little Black Bear First Nation My name is Tracy Desjarlais, I grew up in the Qu’Appelle Valley and I am affiliated with Little Black Bear Band in Saskatchewan. I took up beading when I was a young teenager, around 14 years old or so. I had a few…

Brenda Gray

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 27, 2020

Brenda Gray Artist Gallery Contact Brenda Gray Tsimshian Nation I am a Tsimshian beader, I learned how to bead from an in-law. I needed something to keep my mind busy & beading helped with that. I try as much as I can to incorporate my native history in my work. I love learning new ways of beading…

Brye Robertson

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 19, 2020

Brye Robertson Artist Gallery Contact Brye Robertson Inuvialuit I am Inuvialuit, my family is from Paulatuk NT. I learned to bead as a young girl from my mom but stopped beading until about 5 years ago when I picked it up again I could stop. I also learned to sew last year and have been…

Michelle McCoy

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 14, 2020

Michelle McCoy Artist Gallery Contact Michelle McCoy Cree Hello, my name is Michelle. I am a Cree woman, my ancestors come from Saskatchewan, Canada. Although I call Alberta my home. I was fortunate enough to connect with wonderful ladies in my community that taught me how to bead earrings. Ever since my first pair of finished…

Ashley Lacourciere | Onizhishin Designs

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 4, 2020

Ashley Lacourciere, beader, beadwork, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Ashley Lacourciere Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Lacourciere Taykwa Tagamou Nation My name is Ashley Lacourciere and my home community is Taykwa Tagamou Nation. I now reside in Barrie, Ontario where I am a teacher by trade. I am mostly self-taught. Beading is my medicine and I love to create and share this good medicine. Buy…

Speplól Tanya Zilinski

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 4, 2020

Tanya Zilinski, beadwork, beader, dreamcatcher, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Speplól Tanya Zilinski Artist Gallery Contact Speplól Tanya Zilinski Anishinaabe, Manitoba Speplól TANYA ZILINSKI BIOGRAPHY Tanya is a person, who is a visual artist, Halq’eméylem teacher and matriarch of their family. They are a member of The Red River Nation in Manitoba with maternal family and ancestral ties to Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota and Huron-Wendat Nations throughout…

Jesse King

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 25, 2020

Jesse King Artist Gallery Contact Jesse King Timiskaming First Nation My name is Jessie. I am Algonquin from Timiskaming First Nation currently living in Scugog, Ontario. Buy their work… Please contact artist for any inquiries. Contact Artist Email Toronto, ON Artist Website & Social Instagram Membership Identification Status Timiskaming First Nation

Tsiokeriio Hagen

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 10, 2020

Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Tsiokeriio Hagen Artist Gallery Contact Tsiokeriio Hagen Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Tsiokeriio (Diio) Hagen is a Mohawk bear clan beader, painter, singer and mother from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She focuses on incorporating traditional knowledge and skills into modern art, with the mission of bringing a greater understanding and appreciation for Indigenous artwork. Her…

Brittany Kidman Boyle | Brittany’s Beaded Dreams

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 10, 2020

Brittany Kidman Boyle, beadwork, beader, quillwork, leatherwork, crafts, jewelry, ribbon skirts, moccasins, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Brittany Kidman Boyle Artist Gallery Contact Brittany Kidman Boyle Alderville First Nations I am a self taught artist. I first learned how to do bead work while at Trent University. From there i have taught myself how to make moccasins, mukluks and quill work. All my work is completed by hand with no machines used.…