Posts Tagged ‘indigenous art’
Jessie 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…
Read MoreShilo Cote | Quality Quills
Shilo Cote Artist Gallery Contact Shilo Cote Algonquin Odawa, Québec I am an Algonquin Odawa mother of three who uses hand harvested porcupine quills and precious stones and crystals to make beautiful and stylish earrings. I made my first pair of moccasin high tops at the local cultural center in my community at the age…
Read MoreMarissa Dube | Eiralize Dreams
Marissa Dube Artist Gallery Contact Marissa Dube Algonquin and Mohawk, Ontario Kwe, my name is Marissa. I am First Nations Algonquin and Mohawk from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and Kahnawake. I create unique, modern, & aesthetic dreamcatchers under the name Eiralize Dreams. Every dreamcatcher is made with love and intentions to protect against negative energies. All…
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 MoreNiiostosera:ah Thompson | Small Feather Empire
Niiostosera:ah Thompson Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Niiostosera:ah Thompson Mohawk, Akwesasne Niiostosera:ah (Small Feather) Thompson, Founder, Deer clan, is a Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork Artist from Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation. She started creating beadwork since she was young, and some would say “she was born to bead.” Niiostosera:ah was taught by her mother Margaret Thompson, a self-taught…
Read MoreChris Heil
Chris Heil Artist Gallery Contact Chris Heil Oneida of the Thames, Ontario I am a member of the Oneida of the Thames, while my adoptive father is a member of the Caldwell First Nations. I was adopted when I was 10 and was not brought up traditionally. With this being said, throughout the years I…
Read MoreCrystal T. Henry
Crystal T. Henry Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Crystal T. Henry (Kaherisakhe) Haudenosaunee/Anishinaabe, Akwesasne Crystal T. Henry is a contemporary Haudenosaunee/Anishinaabe artist living in Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. Crystal graduated from SUNY Oswego M.A.T. in Art Edu. B.F.A in Graphic Design, and also obtained an A.F.A in 2-D Arts from the Institute of American Indian…
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