Posts Tagged ‘fur’
Kablu Porter | Inuk Treasures
Kablu Porter Artist Gallery Contact Kablu (Miranda) Porter Inuit, Nova Scotia Since a young age I have been sewing by hand. I grew up watching my mother, grandparents, and Elders from my home community. I learned that sewing was and still is a useful skill. I always had a strive to create, and I love…
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 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…
Read MoreLynn Moorhouse
Lynn Moorhouse Artist Gallery Contact Lynn Moorhouse Inuk, Québec I am an Inuk crafter originally from Nunavik. I started crafting when I was a teenager, beginning in school and in my cultural classes. Over the years I have learned to make clothing with a sewing machine. I also learned to make mitts with leather and…
Read MoreTracy Sarazin
Tracy Sarazin Artist Gallery Perfromance Contact Tracy Sarazin Inuk, Ontario Tracy is Inuk and was born in Iqaluit, Nunavut with her family roots are from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. She grew up in many places across Canada and she currently lives on her husband’s traditional territory in Ottawa, Ontario. Embracing her creative journey for over three years…
Read MoreAlisha Finch
Alisha Finch Artist Gallery Contact Alisha Finch Ojibwe, Whitefish River First Nation Ontario My name is Alisha Finch. I am from Whitefish River First Nation, and I am Bear Clan. A lot of my teachings and knowledge came from Powwow friends, socials, and most of all, my Elders. Beading was taught to me from a…
Read MoreIsabelle Chapadeau
Isabelle Chapadeau Artist Gallery Contact Isabelle Chapadeau Inuk My name is Isabelle Chapadeau. I am an Inuk artist from Iqaluit, Nunavut. I began beading after a friend taught me, and I continued to practice at Native Montréal. When I moved back home, I taught myself how to sew and use sealskin. Working in an Inuit…
Read MoreAnnie Aningmiuq
Annie Aningmiuq Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Annie Aningmiuq Inuk, Ontario My name is Annie Aningmiuq, I am a self-taught, Inuk artist currently residing in Orleans, ON. I started off by making earrings for myself that I would use when I was on stage to throat sing. I then became more confident in my work and…
Read MoreJanice McNutt
Janice McNutt Artist Gallery Contact Janice McNutt Inuk My name is Janice McNutt, I am an Inuk artist. My Grandmother was born and raised in Aklavik, Inuvik. Although my father and Grandfathers are not Inuk, I am however a status Inuit from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and take great pride in my background. I’m an…
Read MoreJennifer Brant
Jennifer Brant Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Brant Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Jennifer Brant, I reside on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. I have been working with leathers since the age of 10 from the guidance of my elders. I enjoy creating for my community and powwow events. Buy their work… Please contact artist for any inquiries.…
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