Posts Tagged ‘Quill Work’
Shiajan Caplin | Wild Spirit Creations
Shiajan Caplin Artist Gallery Contact Shiajan Caplin Eel River Bar First Nation Kwe’ Teluisi Shiajan Caplin. N’in tleyawi Mi’kma’ki. Hello My name is Shiajan Caplin. I am a L’nu Mikmaw woman from Eel River Bar First Nation New Brunswick, Turtle Island. I’ve just attended my first group gathering last fall with amazing group and have…
Read MoreSiera Hancharyk | Inaabiwin Wiigwaas
Siera Hancharyk Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Siera Hancharyk Anishinaabe, Wiikwemkoong Beading is my passion, wearable artwork. Buy Indigenous made – not Indigenous inspired. Siera is from Wiikwemkoong, Odawa and Potowatomi. Siera currently resides in Treaty 13 territory- Toronto. Siera works and lives on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Anishinaabek,…
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 MoreJeffrey Teresinski
Jeffrey Teresinski Artist Gallery Contact Jeffrey Teresinski Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways Ontario Jeffrey is of mixed Anishinaabe, Métis, and European ancestry from Baawitigong (Sault Ste. Marie, ON). Jeffrey was born into the Crane Clan – the Echo Makers – known for their oratory abilities and leadership and, ironically, is on the autism spectrum. But despite…
Read MoreBurlington Tooshkenig | Sweetgrass & Cinnamon
Burlington Tooshkenig Artist Gallery Workshop Contact Burlington Tooshkenig Bkejwanong I learned how to make sweetgrass baskets from my grandmother. I learned the skill as a child, and it has been a great part of my artistry ever since. Sweetgrass basketry in my home community was almost lost as a result of the skills not being…
Read MoreSage Karihwenhawe Hegdal
Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Artist Gallery Performance Contact Sage Karihwenhawe Hegdal Mohawk, Michigan She:kon, My family moved from Tyendinaga to Detroit in the 1920’s and many of us are still residing in the Detroit area. Unfortunately, most of our traditional knowledge was lost during that time, but I have had many teachers over the years that…
Read MoreTobias Clarke
Tobias Clarke Artist Gallery Contact Tobias Clarke Métis Nation of Ontario My name is Tobias Clarke – Niish Miigwanag, I am a verified citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I was born in North Western Ontario in a small town called Dryden. My knowledge of my ancestors were deeply hidden for many years in…
Read MoreChantelle Henry | Quillwork by Chantelle Henry
Chantelle Henry Artist Gallery Contact Chantelle Henry Thames First Nation Chantel Henry is an Indigenous Artist known for her innovated designs and techniques. She’s also a facilitator working towards the revitalization of traditional art forms. She currently practices in porcupine quilling, caribou hair tufting and fish scale and bone work. In between working and her passion…
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