Posts Tagged ‘indigenous art’
Steve Bachnick
Steve Bachnick Artist Gallery Contact Steve Bachnick Métis Nation of Alberta I started carving for a museum in Churchill Manitoba in 1968 where I produced items of sale. In February 1982 I entered (6th Northern Juried Art Show – The Pas, Manitoba) a few pieces of Walrus Ivory Sculptures and won 1st place and best…
Read MoreRae Switzer | Métis With Love
Rae Switzer Artist Gallery Contact Rae Switzer Manitoba Métis Federation Rae Switzer (Okimâw Apitik Iskwêw) is a Red River Cree-Métis artist, born in Treaty 6 Territory. Her spirit name, Chief-Tree Woman, reflects her journey of growth and healing, rooted in connection and history. Rae’s work draws inspiration from the sights, scents, and sounds of the…
Read MoreRobert 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…
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Joe Sanford Artist Gallery Contact Joe Sanford Mohawk from Tyendinaga Territory, Ontario I am a self taught Mohawk beader from Tyendinaga Territory. I started out making dream catchers and beading jean jackets, however I stopped for 30 years. I learned most of my craft from talking to people from Toronto where I grew up, and…
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 MoreSadi Rose Vaxvick | ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ
Sadi Rose Vaxvick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Sadi Rose Vaxvick Plains Cree (nehiyaw), Saskatchewan Fine Artist Sadi Rose ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ Vaxvick. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Sadi currently lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and is registered on Ochapowace First Nation on Treaty Four Territory. Sadi has achieved her degree; Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing…
Read MoreJennifer Bartels
Jennifer Bartels Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Bartels Métis Nation of British Columbia I have lost many loved ones and pets this year, too many in my books. In my grief I found that working with my hands has helped me so much. Luckily, a community member showed me how to put the ribbon and the…
Read MoreAshley Crow Chief | ACrowz
Ashley Crow Chief Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Crow Chief Blackfoot, Siksika Treaty 7 Territory Alberta My name is Ashley Crow Chief, I am Blackfoot 2s artist from Siksika Treaty 7 Territory. My work is a direct reflection of my journey into discovering my roots, who I am as mother, and who I am as an…
Read MoreBernadette Gregoire
Bernadette Gregoire Artist Gallery Contact Bernadette Gregoire Okanagan Indigenous Tribe of British Columbia EMERGING FROM THE ASHES OF AN OKANAGAN CULTURAL GENOCIDE My name is Bernadette Gregoire, an Okanagan First Nation Artist of British Columbia, daughter of the late Dave and Edna Gregoire of the Bear Clan. My maternal grandparents are Edith and Christie Parker…
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