Vanessa Myra David

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 6, 2022
Vanessa Myra David, crafts, leatherwork, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Vanessa Myra David Artist Gallery Contact Vanessa Myra David Mohawk, Ontario My name is Vanessa Myra David, I am a Mohawk from Akwesasne, ON. My mother is my biggest inspiration and also my teacher. I enjoy learning new techniques and take inspiration from my family’s teachings. My family has owned a business since the early 90s,…

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Amber Asp-Chief

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Amber Asp-Chief, Beadwork, moccasins, mittens, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Amber Asp-Chief Artist Gallery Contact Amber Asp-Chief Tahltan First Nation, Ontario Amber is an Anishnabe and Dene beadwork artist, powwow singer and dancer. She learned to do beadwork from her family. Amber sat down and asked many different people to share their styles of beadwork. Amber now uses the two-needle style of beadwork taught by…

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Ashley Rain Thompson

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Ashley Rain Thompson, beadwork, leatherwork, crafts, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Ashley Rain Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Rain Thompson Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Ashley Rain Thompson, I’m a single mother of two children from Akwesasne, ON. I began beading at age of 10 and was taught by my family members. I specialize in moccasins, Iroquois-raised beadwork, and ribbon skirts. Buy their work… Please contact artist for…

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Rebecca Maracle

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Rebecca Maracle, featherwork, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Rebecca Maracle Artist Gallery Contact Rebecca Maracle Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario My name is Rebecca Maracle, I was born and raised on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, where I reside with my family. I am a member of the Haudenosaunee, the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. By the well-guided teachings of my Grandparents, Parents, Aunties and Uncles, I…

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Anna Thompson

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 5, 2022
Anna Thompson, jewelry, beadwork, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Anna Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Anna Thompson Mohawks of Akwesasne, Ontario My name is Anna Thompson and I am Mohawk from the Akwesasne Reservation. I am a full-time nurse in our community and I bead in the evenings and on my days off. I’ve always had an interest in beading ever since I could remember.…

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Lauren McComber

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 1, 2022
Lauren McComber, natural products, herbal remedies, body care, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Lauren McComber Artist Gallery Contact Lauren McComber Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory Lauren Karonhiaronkwas McComber is a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) woman of the Bear Clan. She is the owner/manager of Lotus + Sage Holistics, a holistic wellness shop in Kahnawà:ke that has been in operation since 2017. It offers therapeutic services, workshops, fitness classes, and natural products. Lauren…

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Tabatha Dodge | Sweetest Dreamzzz

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 1, 2022
Tabatha Dodge, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Tabatha Dodge Artist Gallery Contact Tabatha Dodge Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario My name is Tabatha Dodge, I am the sole proprietor of Sweetest Dreamzzz, a jewelry and accessories line. I was born and raised on Walpole Island First Nation aka Bkejwanong Territory. I learned beading, craft making and other traditional techniques of my ancestors…

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Karennotakies Barnes

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | October 1, 2022
Karennotakies Barnes, Beadwork, moccasins, leatherwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Karennotakies Barnes Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Karennotakies Barnes Mohawks of Akwesasne I am the artist behind Three Sisters Designs. My Kanien’kéha name is Karennotakies, which means she is singing around. I am Mohawk, Turtle Clan of Akwesasne. I like using the traditional Haudenosaunee style of raised beadwork. I incorporate natural materials such as leather and wampum…

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Paula Menarick

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 20, 2022
Paula Menarick, beadwork, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Paula Menarick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Menarick Cree/Inuit Paula Menarick is a traditional and contemporary artist, born and raised in Chisasibi. She grew up watching her mother, aunts and grandmothers make beautiful bead-work, embroidery, painting, crochet, knitting and sewing. At a young age, she admired and appreciated their crafting skills and knew that she…

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Jennifer Faria

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | September 20, 2022
Jennifer Faria, Painting, illustration, design, graphic design, visual arts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jennifer Faria Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Faria Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Ontario Jennifer Faria is a Canadian painter and illustrator. She began drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil and loved it, drawing her cat, her Barbies, and anything and everything in between. Her mother was highly skilled in calligraphy and trained her…

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