Posts Tagged ‘earrings’
Robert Spade | Ojibwe Art
Robert Spade Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Robert Spade Ojibwe from Obukamikang, Quebec Booshoo, I am full blood Ojibwe. I am Sturgeon Clan from Obukamikang. I enjoy music and all the arts. My parents are musicians and they also made most things that we needed with their own hands. So, I have always seen the practical…
Read MoreLindsay Woods | Memengwa Beading
Lindsay Woods Artist Gallery Contact Lindsay Woods Anishnaabe, of Couchiching First Nation I am an Anishnaabe woman with mixed settler and Indigenous background. I grew up disconnected to my cultural background but fortunately I have been able to make these cultural connections as an adult. I have attended Ceremony, created wonderful connections with my Ceremonial…
Read MoreTaylor Shianne Homer | Rose of Shianne Beading
Taylor Shianne Homer Artist Gallery Contact Taylor Shianne Homer Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario Shé:Kon! My name is Taylor and I am a Six Nations Kanien’kehá:ka beader located on stolen land in southern Ontario, Canada. My Grandmother (Gram) is the matriarch of my family. My mother had me very young in her early…
Read MoreCorrin Toews | Blue Sky Woman
Corrin Toews | Blue Sky Woman Artist Gallery Contact Corrin Toews Manitoba Métis Federation As a Turtle Islander, I believe in the beauty of each person that uniquely makes us all a part of Turtle Island. I love living by our Seven Teachings and I find comfort in beading. I see the beauty of our…
Read MoreCaroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis
Caroline Lalonde | Shipek Mikunis Artist Gallery Contact Caroline Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation, Ontario Nanaboozhoo! Caroline Lalonde n’dizhnikaaz. Shipek Mikunis indigoog. Muashk indoodem. Sachigo Lake First Nation ndo nijibaa. My name is Caroline Lalonde. My spirit name is Shipek Mikunis, which means “Feather Falling to the Ocean.” I am Bear Clan, and I am…
Read MoreMary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Mary Judy Sackanay Albany First Nation, Mary Judy Sackanay’s Spirit Name is Wachi Medowin, translation “Mountain Song.” Judy is from Albany First Nation (Treaty 9 territory), and both of her parents, the Late Jean Sackaney nee LongPeter & Joseph Sackaney are Indian Residential School Survivors.…
Read MoreAimee Amikons
Aimee Amikons Artist Gallery Contact Aimee Amikons Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe artist who wants to share the beauty I see with others through my beaded works and jewelry. When I was young the church had a very negative view on the Indigenous way of life which greatly influenced my family. As a result,…
Read MoreSharon Jones | Qisik Creations
Sharon Jones Artist Gallery Contact Sharon Jones Inuk, Salliq / Coral Harbour, Nunavut I started out making sealskin mitts with my mother and quickly fell in love with creating art with sealskin. I now make sealskin earrings, pendants, mitts, and hats. My favourite pieces to make are Inuit inspired pieces like uluit, and inuksuit. Please…
Read MoreBecky Bero
Becky Bero Artist Gallery Contact Becky Bero Mohawk, Akwesasne I have been beading my whole life. I started with loom beading and then went on to earrings, necklaces, pins, etc. I participate in many workshops and have experienced many variations of beadwork and leatherwork. I also have done workshops at various schools. I enjoy being…
Read MoreZorga Qaunaq | Tatiggat
Zorga Qaunaq Artist Gallery Contact Zorga Qaunaq Inuk Ullaakkut! Zorga Qaunaujunga, Iglulingmiutaujunga. I am a multidisciplinary artist – I do tattooing, graphic art, jewelry, workshops, storytelling and more! Tatiggat is one of my namesakes – she was my great grandmother from Igloolik. She was creative and very loved. I feel so connected to her when…
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