Posts Tagged ‘indigenous artist’
Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts
Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts Artist Gallery Contact Leanne Elson Inuit Hi There! My name is Leanne Elson and I am Inuit from Labrador. I have been living in Fredericton for over 8 years and have been crafting since I was old enough to sew. I started learning to sew moccasins through my aunt,…
Read MoreRobyn Ivory Pierson | Indigenously Infused
Robyn Ivory Pierson Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Robyn Ivory Pierson Anishinaabe, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario Robyn Ivory Pierson is a proud Anishinaabe mother of three from Curve Lake First Nation. As the owner and creator of Indigenously Infused, she has dedicated her life to promoting and sharing the beauty of Indigenous culture through her…
Read MoreDiane Gauthier | Crafts n’ Stuff
Diane Gauthier Artist Gallery Contact Diane Gauthier Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, Ontario Hello, I am Diane, an Anishinaabemowin from Batchewana Bay, living in Gatineau. My mom worked with her hands and was creative, and now I follow in her footsteps. I am mostly self taught, however I had help along the way from my mom, a…
Read MoreMichelle La Forme
Michelle La Forme Artist Gallery Contact Michelle La Forme Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, New Brunswick Hello, I’m Michelle! I am an Indigenous artist with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, currently residing in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. I have loved being creative and working with my hands since a very young age – I…
Read MoreSpencer Lunham Jr | Setting Sun Basketry
Spencer Lunham Jr Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Spencer Lunham Jr Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, ON I am a father, hunter, fisherman and a black ash basket maker. I am a third-generation black ash basket maker, and I learned from my gram, uncle, and aunt. I have 22 years of experience in…
Read MoreCollin Reid
Collin Reid Artist Gallery Contact Collin Reid Heiltsuk/Wuikinuxv of Bella Bella/Rivers Inlet people, British Columbia My name is Collin, and I am an Indigenous artist from Bella Bella, BC. I grew up involved in our cultural potlatchs, singing, dancing and history. My work is all of my own designs and inspired by so many teachers…
Read MoreAmanda Lepine
Amanda Lepine Artist Gallery Contact Amanda Lepine Manitoba Metis Federation My name is Amanda. I am a Red River Metis woman. My mom comes from St.laurent and my dad was born in Fisher River MB. I started beading as a young child and have been passionate about beading for over 30 years. I used beading…
Read MoreWennekerakon Tiewishaw-Poirier
Wennekerakon Tiewishaw-Poirier Artist Gallery Contact Wennekerakon Tiewishaw-Poirier Mohawk from Kanehsatake, Québec Shé:kon, my name is Wennekerakon Tiewishaw and I am a Mohawk Digital artist from Kanehsatake. I grew up in a very traditional family that instilled strong connections to my culture and identity. It was during my childhood that I was taught all kinds of…
Read MoreSabrina Ettagiak | Spider Lady
Sabrina Ettagiak Artist Gallery Contact Sabrina Ettagiak Inuit, British Columbia Hi, my name is Sabrina McLean AKA (Spider woman). I am an Inuit woman with special needs who has created over 500 handcrafted dreamcatchers. I grew up in the care of the ministry, as my parents struggled with addiction, however, I am now a proud…
Read MoreKelly Back | Fire Loom Creations
Kelly Back Artist Gallery Contact Kelly Back Mohawk, Akwesasne Ontario Hello, my name is Kelly, and I am a Mohawk woman from the community of Akwesasne and from the Turtle clan family. I grew up hands on and taught myself various crafts including some beadwork. I was very good at seeing a craft and figuring…
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