Posts Tagged ‘jewelry’
John Standingready | Project Healing
John Standingready Artist Gallery Workshops Contact John Standingready Lakota, White Bear Reservation For as long as John can remember, he has been immersed in the therapeutic benefits of vibrational healing. Sitting amongst the Elders of not only his Lakota lineage but other Elders and healers around the world, he has discovered through the teachings of…
Read MoreCarey Sinclair
Carey Sinclair Artist Gallery Contact Carey Sinclair Swampy Cree, Manitoba I have a family full of artists, it’s always been a part of me. Although I didn’t grow up with them, my aunties, mom, and grandmother have always done bead work. I learned at a family centre and picked it up quickly, learned how to…
Read MoreDeborah Graham | Miskomin Raspberry Designs
Deborah Graham Artist Gallery Contact Deborah Graham Odawa, Wiikwemkong First Nation My name is Deborah (Trudeau-Cywink) Graham. I am Odawa and member of the bear clan from Wiikemkong First Nation, Manitoulin Island. As a young girl, I have always been drawn to the arts and began my artistic journey with needlework, oil and water colour…
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 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 MoreJulia King | Miss.King’s Custom Bling
Julia King Artist Gallery Contact Julia King Wet’sew’wet’n, British Columbia My life has been a journey of learning. I was born, raised, and still live off reserve on Vancouver Island. On my 16th birthday we were reunited with my mother’s biological family to spread her mother’s ashes. I unfortunately never met my grandmother, but I…
Read MoreChristina Robyn
Christina Robyn Artist Gallery Contact Christina Robyn Garden River First Nation Hello! My name is Christina Robyn, and I am a self taught Indigenous artist who finds joy in making traditional beading artwork, as well as traditional jewelry. My mission as an Indigenous artist is to spread the beauty of our culture to others in…
Read MoreKari Lentowicz | Acimostawin
Kari Lentowicz Artist Gallery Contact Kari Lentowicz Cree, Saskatchewan Being a Rocky Cree woman from northern Saskatchewan, it is important for me and my people to carry on our traditions including our long lost art. After years of admiring the work of Angelique Merasty and watching videos of her creating her bitings, I wanted to…
Read MoreSteve Bachnick
Steve Bachnick Artist Gallery Contact Steve Bachnick Métis Nation of Alberta I started carving for a museum in Churchill Manitoba in 1968 where I produced items of sale. In February 1982 I entered (6th Northern Juried Art Show – The Pas, Manitoba) a few pieces of Walrus Ivory Sculptures and won 1st place and best…
Read MoreRae Switzer | Métis With Love
Rae Switzer Artist Gallery Contact Rae Switzer Manitoba Métis Federation Rae Switzer (Okimâw Apitik Iskwêw) is a Red River Cree-Métis artist, born in Treaty 6 Territory. Her spirit name, Chief-Tree Woman, reflects her journey of growth and healing, rooted in connection and history. Rae’s work draws inspiration from the sights, scents, and sounds of the…
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