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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Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 20, 2022
Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Artist Gallery Contact Kayla-Jazz Annanack-Lauzon Inuk My name is Kayla-Jazz, I am an Inuk woman from Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. I started beading when I was 9 years old, the first thing I made was a qaurutik (head piece) with a group of girls my age. At the age of 12, I had someone from…

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Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 7, 2022
Ashley Maracle, Somer Johnston, Jewelry, sewing, resin, beadwork, mixed media, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Indigi.Arts – Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (Ashey) + Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Somer), Ontario Indigi.Arts is sister-in-law team, Somer Johnston and Ashley Maracle. As jewelry makers, we have combined our works to incorporate contemporary and traditional methods. We aim to repurpose as…

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Lisa Beaucage | Beading Makwa

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Lisa Beaucage, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Lisa Beaucage Artist Gallery Contact Lisa Beaucage Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation My name is Lisa Beaucage and my family is originally from the Chippewas of Nawash and Batchawana. I am currently settled in Algonquin territory. Currently, I am starting my Ph.D. at Carleton University attempting to create a program to properly implement the…

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Chanelle Barnaby

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 30, 2022
Chanelle Barnaby, beadwork, jewelry, hats, outerwear, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Artist Gallery Contact Chanelle Wasoqolamunabit Barnaby Eel Ground First Nation My name is Chanelle Barnaby, Wasoqolamunabit (sees with crystal eyes), I’m a Mi’kmaw artist from Eel Ground First Nation. Currently, I reside in Algonquin territory. I’m a beadwork artist as well as make real fur pompom hats. My work is very healing to…

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Jessica Lavigne

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 26, 2022
Jessica Lavigne, Beadwork, seal skin, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jessica Lavigne Artist Gallery Contact Jessica Lavigne Inuk My name is Jessica Lavigne, I am an Inuk artist from Northern Quebec. Currently, I reside in Saskatchewan. I have found my passion in beading almost 2 years ago. Growing up, I was always fascinated watching my late Aunt bead and I often find myself feeling closer to…

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Amanda Edmonds

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | August 22, 2022
Amanda Edmonds, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Amanda Edmonds Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Edmonds St. Mary’s First Nation My name is Amanda Edmonds, I am a member of St. Mary’s First Nation. I grew up in a home disconnected from culture, however, my mother taught me to be creative by teaching me to sew and craft. I’ve always been creative with different art…

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Kaija Heitland | Indigenous Nouveau

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Kaija Heitland, beadwork, quillwork, moccasins, fabric design, classes, beadwork kits, teaching, traditional skills sharing, workshop facilitator, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kaija Heitland Artist Gallery Contact Kaija Heitland Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Kaija Heitland and I am a Métis woman living on Vancouver Island, on the traditional lands of the Cowichan tribes. I belong to the Cowichan Valley Métis Community and was born in Thunder Bay. The Métis side of my family comes…

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Faith Vaughan | MichifDesigns

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 29, 2022
Faith Vaughan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Faith Vaughan Artist Gallery Contact Faith Vaughan Métis Nation of British Columbia My name is Faith Vaughan and I’m Red River Métis. On my Mother’s side, I am a direct descendant of Charles Trotchie, leader of the Round Prarie Métis and on my father’s side, I’m a L’Hirondelle/Bellerose. The first teacher I had was my godmother,…

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Ashley Bensoussan | Two Embers

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | May 13, 2022
Ashley Bensoussan, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Ashley Bensoussan Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Bensoussan Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Ashley Bensoussan and I grew up just outside of Tyendenaga Mohawk Territory. My younger sister has truly been the driving force behind the majority of my family learning more about our culture over the past few years. As she gained the knowledge,…

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