Jennifer Taback | Nokonanamis

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 23, 2021
Jennifer Taback, beadwork, dreamcatchers, regalia, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jennifer Taback Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Taback Shawanaga First Nation My name is Jennifer Taback, I am from Shawanaga First Nation.  I have been a professional designer for over 10 years. Currently, I am exploring the links between traditional art and digital methods of expression, especially beadwork in relation to jewelry and design. As an…

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Melanie Ross

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 18, 2021
Melanie Ross, beadwork, beading, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Melanie Ross Artist Gallery Contact Melanie Ross Pikwakanagan First Nation My name is Melanie Ross, I am Algonquin of Pikwakanagan FN. My Father was an Elder and a drum maker, he taught me many skills that I know today. I taught myself to bead and am now passing that on to my Grandchildren. Contact Artist…

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Misty Fredericks

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 1, 2021
Misty Fredericks, Ribbon skirts, painting, beading, beadwork, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Misty Fredericks Artist Gallery Contact Misty Fredericks Six Nations of the Grand River She·kú ~ I am Onʌyoteˀa·ká· from Six Nations of the Grand River, living on the West Coast of Turtle Island. I am a Sixties Scoop Survivor and one of the ways I am reclaiming my cultural identity is to create art. I…

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Kathleen Shabanian Azad

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 28, 2021
Kathleen Shabanian Azad, beadwork, dreamcatchers, jewelry, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kathleen Shabanian Azad Artist Gallery Contact Kathleen Shabanian Azad Métis My name is Kathleen Shabanian Azad. I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I lived in a development most of my childhood. At the time of my youth, I wasn’t allowed to learn about my Indigenous heritage. So when I was young, I went…

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Carie McBain

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 20, 2021

Carie McBain Artist Gallery Contact Carie McBain Eel River Bar First Nation My name is Carie McBain. I am a wife to my amazing husband Jason, Mom to my beautiful daughter Isabella, a proud traditional Mi’kmaq dancer and artist. Growing up, I always wanted to learn more about my culture and traditions. Over the last…

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Mia Acker

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 18, 2021
Mia Acker, Beadwork, Pine Needle Basketry, Jewelry, Dreamcatchers, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Mia Acker Artist Gallery Contact Mia Acker Citizen Potawatomi Nation My name is Mia Acker, I am from Citizen Potawatomi Nation. I began my practice in Indigenous art forms when I learned pine needle basketry. I learned proper needle harvesting rituals, processing, and creation of the baskets from various Indigenous artists across the US. I’ve…

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Kineta Snyder

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 16, 2021
Kineta Snyder, Beadwork, leatherwork, quillwork, Jewelry, moccasins, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kineta Snyder Artist Gallery Contact Kineta Snyder Eel River Bar First Nation My name is Kineta Snyder, I am a Mi’kmaq artist from Eel River Bar, New Brunswick. My beadwork journey started out approximately four years ago and I absolutely love creating different forms of art. I create mostly beaded earrings with porcupine quills and birchbark.…

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Edith Waterman

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 15, 2021
Edith J Waterman, Beadwork, jewelry, Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, Barrettes, Quill earrings, leather pouches, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Edith J Waterman Artist Gallery Contact Edith J Waterman Onondaga First Nation My name is Edith J Waterman, I am from Onondaga Nation. I have been beading since I was 7 years old. Since then, I have learned to work with leathers and put my own beadwork on my regalia. Although my Mother & Aunts…

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Judi Quackenbush

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 8, 2021
Judi Quackenbush, bead work, jewelry, crafts, medicine bags, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Judi Quackenbush Artist Gallery Contact Judi Quackenbush Saugeen First Nation My name is Judi Quackenbush, and I am a proud member of Saugeen First Nation. While I was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, my formative summers were spent on our reservation, immersing myself in the rich cultural heritage of my people. Though…

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Shyanne Marie

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 6, 2021
Shyanne Marie, Bead work, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Shyanne Marie Artist Gallery Contact Shyanne Marie Natoaganeg First Nation My name is Shyanne Marie, I am a Mi’kmaq crafter from Natoaganeg First Nation. I started my beading and crafting journey in the winter of 2019. My works are mainly loom and traditional brick stitch but I do plan to move into over forms of…

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