Christine Gautreau | Glowing Igloo

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 1, 2021
Christine Gautreau, Jewelry, seal skin, mittens, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Christine Gautreau Artist Gallery Contact Christine Gautreau Inuk, Nunatsiavut My name is Christine Gautreau, I am from Nunatsiavut. I learned my skills by trying to reconnect to my culture by immersing myself in cultural materials. I had made jewellery for years but have reached out to other Indigenous artists for guidance and recently began using…

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Kathleen Shabanian Azad

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 28, 2021
Kathleen Shabanian Azad, beadwork, dreamcatchers, jewelry, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kathleen Shabanian Azad Artist Gallery Contact Kathleen Shabanian Azad Métis My name is Kathleen Shabanian Azad. I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I lived in a development most of my childhood. At the time of my youth, I wasn’t allowed to learn about my Indigenous heritage. So when I was young, I went…

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Mia Acker

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 18, 2021
Mia Acker, Beadwork, Pine Needle Basketry, Jewelry, Dreamcatchers, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Mia Acker Artist Gallery Contact Mia Acker Citizen Potawatomi Nation My name is Mia Acker, I am from Citizen Potawatomi Nation. I began my practice in Indigenous art forms when I learned pine needle basketry. I learned proper needle harvesting rituals, processing, and creation of the baskets from various Indigenous artists across the US. I’ve…

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Danielle Jones

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 16, 2021
Danielle Jones, Jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Danielle Jones Artist Gallery Contact Danielle Jones Shawanaga First Nation My name is Danielle Jones, I am a Anishinabe Kwe from Shawanaga First Nation creating Dentalium designs. I find my inspiration in ceremonies and powwows. My Mother was a leather maker and my Grandmother is a steamstress and beader. I enjoy creating pieces that are…

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Kineta Snyder

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 16, 2021
Kineta Snyder, Beadwork, leatherwork, quillwork, Jewelry, moccasins, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Kineta Snyder Artist Gallery Contact Kineta Snyder Eel River Bar First Nation My name is Kineta Snyder, I am a Mi’kmaq artist from Eel River Bar, New Brunswick. My beadwork journey started out approximately four years ago and I absolutely love creating different forms of art. I create mostly beaded earrings with porcupine quills and birchbark.…

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Edith Waterman

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 15, 2021
Edith J Waterman, Beadwork, jewelry, Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, Barrettes, Quill earrings, leather pouches, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Edith J Waterman Artist Gallery Contact Edith J Waterman Onondaga First Nation My name is Edith J Waterman, I am from Onondaga Nation. I have been beading since I was 7 years old. Since then, I have learned to work with leathers and put my own beadwork on my regalia. Although my Mother & Aunts…

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Judi Quackenbush

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 8, 2021
Judi Quackenbush, bead work, jewelry, crafts, medicine bags, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Judi Quackenbush Artist Gallery Contact Judi Quackenbush Saugeen First Nation My name is Judi Quackenbush, and I am a proud member of Saugeen First Nation. While I was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, my formative summers were spent on our reservation, immersing myself in the rich cultural heritage of my people. Though…

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Jacqueline Becker

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 6, 2021
Jacqueline Becker, crafts, jewelry, leatherwork, woodworking, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jacqueline Becker Artist Gallery Contact Jacqueline Becker Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation My name is Jacqueline Becker, I am from Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation. I grew up watching my grandmother work with leathers and bead which inspired me to do the same and I hope to one day teach my children. Buy their work… Please contact…

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Tricia lreland

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 6, 2021
Tricia lreland, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Tricia lreland Artist Gallery Contact Tricia lreland Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc My name is Tricia Ireland, I am from Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc. Working along with my Grandmother at Community Futures and watching her help our people develop their own business inspired me to start my own business, Hummingbird Spirit. I have a love for leather and…

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Shyanne Marie

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 6, 2021
Shyanne Marie, Bead work, jewelry, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Shyanne Marie Artist Gallery Contact Shyanne Marie Natoaganeg First Nation My name is Shyanne Marie, I am a Mi’kmaq crafter from Natoaganeg First Nation. I started my beading and crafting journey in the winter of 2019. My works are mainly loom and traditional brick stitch but I do plan to move into over forms of…

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