Posts Tagged ‘Indigenous Arts Collective’
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Mary Judy Sackanay Albany First Nation, Mary Judy Sackanay’s Spirit Name is Wachi Medowin, translation “Mountain Song.” Judy is from Albany First Nation (Treaty 9 territory), and both of her parents, the Late Jean Sackaney nee LongPeter & Joseph Sackaney are Indian Residential School Survivors.…
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 MoreGermaine Catchpole | Mnopgwad Preserves
Germaine Catchpole Artist Gallery Contact Germaine Catchpole Anishinaabe from Lac Seul First Nation I am an Anishinaabe Kwe from Lac Seul First Nation. I produce a line of uniquely flavoured jams. Please contact for any inquiries. Buy their work… Please visit Mnopgwad.com to view Germaine’s work, or contact them for any inquiries. Mnopgwad Preserves Contact…
Read MoreBecky Bero
Becky Bero Artist Gallery Contact Becky Bero Mohawk, Akwesasne I have been beading my whole life. I started with loom beading and then went on to earrings, necklaces, pins, etc. I participate in many workshops and have experienced many variations of beadwork and leatherwork. I also have done workshops at various schools. I enjoy being…
Read MoreChristine Parker
Christine Parker Artist Gallery Contact Christine Parker Long Point First Nations Hello, my name is Christine, and I am a mostly self taught artist who learned some beadwork and dreamcatcher skills from the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. I enjoy making crafted items of all sorts especially in Aboriginal centres. I love the expressions from…
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 MoreRavennah Spade
Ravennah Spade Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Ravennah (Raven) Spade Ojibways of Whitsand First Nation and Fort William First Nation Boozhoo, my anishnabwe name is Rising Sun Woman and I come from Whitsand First Nation, but I currently reside in Ottawa, ON. I am Ojibway and Loon Clan, however, my father’s side of the family are…
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,…
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