Posts Tagged ‘indigenous artist’
Shane Mcree
Shane Mcree Artist Gallery Performance Contact Shane Mcree Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, British Columbia I grew up in a home where creating was competition. My late grandpa, Logan Alexis, was a carpenter singer, drum maker, and hunter, while my grama sang and sewed. My uncles played sports, sang, painted, and played in bands; If you…
Read MoreHeather Mitchell | Heather’s Creations
Heather Mitchell Artist Gallery Contact Heather Mitchell Mig’maq, Listuguj Quebec I am a proud mom of 3, and a self taught artist. I have worked at the local daycare in my community for 17 years, first as the janitor and now as the cook. My mom sewed for as long as I can remember. She…
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Tina Daniels Artist | Gallery | Contact Tina Daniels Ojibway, Long Plain First Nation I am an Ojibway from Long Plain First Nation. I grew up mostly in Winnipeg but have lived in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. I learned to bead when I was 37 years old. I was taught to bead by friend who…
Read MoreCandace Allen | Crafted by Candace
Candace Allen Artist Gallery Contact Candace Allen Skownan First Nation, Manitoba I was interested in learning more about my culture and reached out to other Indigenous artists who taught me to do beadwork. Once I learned how to do beadwork, a childhood friend shared her knowledge of making moccasins. Now I am proud to showcase…
Read MoreLynn Wilson | Wick-It Naturals
Lynn Wilson Artist Gallery Contact Lynn Wilson Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory WICK-IT – Hand crafted aromatic materials, soy candles, vegan soaps, bath bombs, gift baskets and knitted goods. Lynn says that Wick-It has just evolved over the years. She was originally looking for a candle supplier for her seasonal Christmas store on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.…
Read MoreCheyenne Meguinis | Guja Goods
Cheyenne Meguinis Artist Gallery Contact Cheyenne Meguinis Denè, Tsuutina Nation Alberta Dzinisi Guja! (Good Day!) At Guja Goods, we are proud to bring you a collection of couture ribbon skirts and other contemporary, yet traditional items that celebrate Indigenous culture and empower women. Our mission is to share the beauty and creativity of Indigenous designs…
Read MoreLaela Denny | Beaded by Denny
Laela Denny Artist Gallery Contact Laela Denny Mikmaq, Pictou Landing First Nation Nova Scotia I had learned to bead when I was a small child at a community beading workshop but never stuck with it until last year when I picked it up again during my second pregnancy. My friend was able to refresh my…
Read MoreStephanie Caribou
Stephanie Caribou Artist Gallery Contact Stephanie Caribou Mathias Colomb First Nation, Pukatawagan, MB Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a Member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. I grew up in Winnipeg, and I was raised by a Metis family since a very young age. In my home we were encouraged to be…
Read MoreWanda Pelletier
Wanda Pelletier Artist Gallery Contact Wanda Pelletier Cowessess First Nation, SK Tansi, My name is Wanda Pelletier. I am Cree from the Treaty 4 Territory in Saskatchewan. My homeland is Cowessess First Nation. Currently, I am an uninvited guest to the unseeded, ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples-Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam Nations, as well as…
Read MoreKablu 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…
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