Karennotakies Barnes

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 1, 2022
Karennotakies Barnes, Beadwork, moccasins, leatherwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Karennotakies Barnes Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Karennotakies Barnes Mohawks of Akwesasne I am the artist behind Three Sisters Designs. My Kanien’kéha name is Karennotakies, which means she is singing around. I am Mohawk, Turtle Clan of Akwesasne. I like using the traditional Haudenosaunee style of raised beadwork. I incorporate natural materials such as leather and wampum…

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Paula Menarick

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 20, 2022
Paula Menarick, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Paula Menarick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Menarick Cree/Inuit Paula Menarick is a traditional and contemporary artist, born and raised in Chisasibi. She grew up watching her mother, aunts and grandmothers make beautiful bead-work, embroidery, painting, crochet, knitting and sewing. At a young age, she admired and appreciated their crafting skills and knew that she…

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Alex Antle | Bunchberry Beadwork

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | November 4, 2020
Alex Antle, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Alex Antle Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Alex Antle Qalipu Mi’Kmaq First Nation Alex Antle is a self-taught Mi’kmaw beadwork artist originally from Central Newfoundland. She began beading in 2017 to build a connection to the Mi’kmaq culture. Beading started out as a hobby but quickly turned into a small business, known as Bunchberry Beadwork, as…

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Tanya Keech | Homespun Naturals by Tanya

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 14, 2016
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Tanya Keech Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Tanya Keech Mississauga First Nation My name is Tanya Keech, I am a Maukwa Dodem artist currently living in Chapleau, ON but born on Mississauga First Nation. I find creating to be both meditative and calming. My art provides me a profound connection to nature and all Mother Earth…

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