Posts Tagged ‘indigenous art’
Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal
Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Artist Gallery Performance Contact Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Mohawk, Michigan She:kon, My family moved from Tyendinaga to Detroit in the 1920’s and many of us are still residing in the Detroit area. Unfortunately, most of our traditional knowledge was lost during that time, but I have had many teachers over the years that…
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 MorePatricia Rankin
Patricia Rankin Artist Gallery Performance Contact Patricia Rankin Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe crafter and traditional jingle dancer. I have been on the learning path for many years and have met and learned from many traditional teachers along the way. I bead, make traditional ribbon skirts, and am a cook/baker of not only traditional…
Read MoreNatasha Smoke Santiago
Natasha Smoke Santiago Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Natasha Smoke Santiago Akwesasne Mohawk Territory Natasha Smoke Santiago touches and shapes the land through her work as a Kanienkéha:ka (Mohawk) sculptor and potter. She is a storyteller and hand creator utilizing clay, pencils and paintbrushes. She is a visual artist that creates from the roots to the…
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 MoreJessie Morrisseau | Violets are Blue Beadwork
Jessie Morrisseau Artist Gallery Performance Contact Jessie Morrisseau Ojibway of Sagkeeng First Nation I started beading 5 years ago through many different Indigenous organizations in Ottawa. I have always been a crafty person and I found this was a fun way to connect with my culture. Beading has made a positive impact on my life,…
Read MoreEleanor Partridge | Aupaluk Designs
Eleanor Partridge Artist Gallery Contact Eleanor Partridge Inuk, Ontario I am an Inuk artist, originally from Kuijjuaq, QC, Nunavik. I grew up in the North and moved to the South at 14. I now live in rural Ontario, near Ottawa. I mostly work with beads and polymer clay to make beautiful and intricate earrings that…
Read MoreJoey Nakoolak | JN Creations
Joey Nakoolak Artist Gallery Contact Joey Nakoolak Inuk I grew up learning how to carve from my father. Eventually I started my own projects. I specialize in jewelry and small carvings made of ivory, baleen, soapstone, and marble. I also work with wood and do glass etchings. Please reach out for any inquiries! Buy their…
Read MoreDominique Lalonde | Kîsisam Pâtisserie
Dominique Lalonde Artist Gallery Contact Dominique Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation I am an Indigenous pastry chef classically trained in French pastry who has been working in the industry for the last 19 years. I have recently started my own business making a wide variety of pastries entirely inspired by my Indigenous roots. ” Experience…
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