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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Joann Swamp

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | June 21, 2021
Joann Swamp, leatherwork, moccasins, beadwork, jewlery, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Joann Swamp Artist Gallery Contact Joann Swamp Mohawks of Akwesasne My name is Joann Swamp, I am a Mohawk artist currently residing on the Akwesasne Reserve. I am self taught, I started beading my own earrings and necklaces in high school. I have since expanded to baby moccasins, pouches, beaded purses, wampum bracelets, beaded bracelets, earrings,…

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Nancy Potvin

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 31, 2021
Nancy Potvin, leatherwork, sewing, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Nancy Potvin Artist Gallery Contact Nancy Potvin Kebeowek First Nation My name is Nancy Potvin, I’m an Anishinaabe Kwe from North Bay, ON with ties to the Kebaowek and Nipissing First Nations. I retired 5 years ago after working in the Indigenous community for over 25 years. I currently reside in beautiful Victoria, BC. My…

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Jennifer Brant

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | March 23, 2021
Jennifer Brant, leatherwork, fur, moccasins, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Jennifer Brant Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Brant Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory My name is Jennifer Brant, I reside on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. I have been working with leathers since the age of 10 from the guidance of my elders. I enjoy creating for my community and powwow events. Buy their work… Please contact artist for any inquiries.…

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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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Carie McBain

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 20, 2021

Carie McBain Artist Gallery Contact Carie McBain Eel River Bar First Nation My name is Carie McBain. I am a wife to my amazing husband Jason, Mom to my beautiful daughter Isabella, a proud traditional Mi’kmaq dancer and artist. Growing up, I always wanted to learn more about my culture and traditions. Over the last…

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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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Michelle Goulet

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | February 6, 2021
Michelle Goulet, Jewellery, beadwork, leatherwork, quilting, ribbon skirts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Michelle Goulet Artist Gallery Contact Michelle Goulet Peepeekisis Cree Nation My name is Michelle Goulet, I am a Cree woman from Saskatchewan. I work full time and dedicate as much time to my creations as much as I can. I work in several different textile mediums and love to learn and grow in my craft.…

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Tonya Lee

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | November 26, 2020
Tonya lee, leatherwork, Moccasins, dreamcatchers, medicine bags, crafts, Indigenous Artist, First Nations, Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, Pass The Feather

Tonya Lee Artist Gallery Contact Tonya Lee Missanabie Cree My name is Tonya Lee, I am Missanabie Cree from Chapleau, ON. My Indigenous teachings were passed down to me by my Step Mother which was passed down to her from her Mother. I have also picked up some teachings on the pow wow trail from…

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Brandie Fong

By Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada | November 7, 2020
Brandie Fong, leatherwork, mittens, moccasins, sewing, ribbon skirts, beadwork

Brandie Fong Artist Gallery Contact Brandie Fong Nipissing First Nation My name is Brandie Fong, I am a proud member of Nipissing First Nation, Ontario. I began sewing moccasins about 15 years ago and have slowly expanded my skills into beading and sewing Indigenous pieces. I carried on to teach my daughter with the help of some…

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