Posts Tagged ‘inuit’
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson
Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Artist Contact Leanne Tulugaq Thompson Inuk, Rankin Inlet My name is Leanne Tulugaq Thompson, I’m originally from Rankin Inlet Nunavut now residing just outside of Ottawa. My throatsinging partner is Samantha Tootoo from Baker Lake Nunavut. Most throat singing songs are imitating the sounds of our environment in the North, growing up…
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Cheyla Meeres Artist Gallery Contact Cheyla Meeres Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman, born and raised in Treaty 6 territory. In my childhood, I had very little connection to my Indigenous roots. Fortunately, in my teens, I reconnected with my cultural roots by experiencing healing in ceremonies and finding family in the community. In…
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MissyMoo Artist Gallery Contact MissyMoo (Missy Larson) Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman residing in Treaty 6 territory. I was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, so I resonate heavily with Haida art, although I identify strongly with my Inuvialuit side from the Arctic. I love to paint and sew, fortunately I’m…
Read MoreNicoletta Qupanuaq | NicolettasArt
Nicoletta Qupanuaq Artist Gallery Contact Nicoletta Qupanuaq Inuit, New Brunswick Being raised and taught by very creative and artistic women inspired me to grow in my creativity. My grandmother, my mother and sister being my main influences. My grandmother was a well known self employed artist all while raising 14 children. Selling her creations was…
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…
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 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 MoreLeanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts
Leanne Elson | Rugged Coast Crafts Artist Gallery Contact Leanne Elson Inuit, New Brunswick 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…
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Julie Grenier Artist Gallery Contact Julie Grenier Kuujjuaq, Québec Julie Grenier is from Kuujjuaq, a small community in Nunavik, Northern Québec. She currently resides in Notre-Dame-de-l’ile-Perrot, a small community west of Montreal, with her husband and three children. Having an Inuk mother and a Francophone father, she was raised with both sets of values from…
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Paula Menarick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Paula Menarick Cree/Inuit, Quebec 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…
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