Posts Tagged ‘beadwork’
Samantha Stevens | GokmisCreations
Samantha Stevens Artist Gallery Contact Samantha Stevens Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation Samantha is an Indigenous, Anishinaabekwe Grandmother, and mother. She resides in Nipissing First Nation, Robinson Huron Treaty. While most of Samantha’s artistry has been self taught, she has had a lot of inspiration from her parent’s, grandparents, friends and Elders. As a child she…
Read MoreTammy Beers | Neon Birch Works
Neon Birch Works Artist Gallery Contact Tammy Beers Anishinaabe/Chippewa, Rama First Nation Neon Birch Works is a jewellery and accessories brand owned by Anishinaabe/Chippewa multimedia artist, surface pattern designer and jewellery designer Tammy Beers. Tammy is a proud member of Rama First Nations living, studying and working in Toronto. Neon Birch Works can be worn…
Read MoreJulie Spratt | Beadwork Creations by Julie
Julie Spratt Artist Gallery Contact Julie Spratt Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation Hello, my name is Julie, and I am an Anishinaabe kwe from Nipissing First Nation. I am a 60s scoop survivor and grew up disconnected and lost. I battled through life with pieces of me missing until I was stopped short by a serious…
Read MoreSelena Sawan
Selena Sawan Artist Gallery Contact Selena Sawan Cree, Treaty 8 Northern Alberta Hello! My name is Selena Sawan, and I am a self taught crafter from Woodland Cree First Nation of Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. I did not grow up knowing my bloodlines, traditions or culture, as my grandmother is a residential school…
Read MoreSarah Rousselle | Bead and Soul
Sarah Rousselle Artist Gallery Contact Sarah Rousselle Anishinaabe, Biigtigong Nishnabeg Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am Anishinaabe of the Bear Clan. My community is Biigtigong Nishnabeg in Ontario, Canada, where I was born and raised and lived until I was 25 years old. Growing up I was surrounded by many creative women including…
Read MoreLaura Donovan | Body Art by Laura D
Laura Donovan Artist Gallery Contact Laura Donovan Abenaki Odanak Band, Quebec Hello! I’m Laura D, Indigenous (Abenaki) Tattooer/Piercer/Artist. I opened my first Tattoo and Piercing studio in 2007. I owned a successful studio in Selkirk, Manitoba for 7 years before moving back to BC. I guested at Craftsman Tattoo in White Rock before opening Body…
Read MoreAmber Rattlesnake | Thimble & Nod
Amber Rattlesnake Artist Gallery Contact Amber Rattlesnake Métis Nation of British Columbia For as long as I can remember, my family has loved to create. Being a daughter of a Métis father and Black Sea German mother, I am a blend of two worlds; the prairies and seas woven together. I grew up with two…
Read MoreAshlynn Mayham
Ashlynn Mayham Artist Gallery Contact Ashlynn Mayham Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Manitoba I first learned to bead from my grandmother and mother. I remember as a little girl, sitting and watching my Kohkum and her sisters bead together. My grandma raised me during my early years, while my mom was away at school in the city.…
Read MoreMary Ann Hilts | Little Fox’s Dreams
Mary Ann Hilts Artist Gallery Contact Mary Ann Hilts Algonquin, Ontario I am a self taught artist born and raised in Milton Ontario. I consider myself “Urban Indigenous” as I was not a part of a reserve or any band until I was an adult. I began making dreamcatchers about 25 years ago. Growing up,…
Read MoreEliska Podsednik | Mahkesîs Creations
Eliska Podsednik Artist Gallery Contact Eliska (Ellie) Podsednik Métis Nation of Alberta Mahkesîs Creations is a small, woman-run business specializing in handmade jewellery and art. Ellie, the Métis artist behind Mahkesîs Creations has always been an artsy gal. As a child, she spent time with her dad collecting stamps. Having an affinity for small, collectible…
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