Posts Tagged ‘Tyendinaga’
Thomas B. Maracle | Native Renaissance
Thomas B. Maracle Artist Gallery Contact Thomas B. Maracle Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Ontario Born in Belleville, Ontario in 1949, Thomas B. Maracle is an award-winning stone sculptor and musician as well as a successful entrepreneur. A Native North American Mohawk, he is a citizen of the Six Nations and lives on the…
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Tina Green Artist Gallery Contact Tina Green Mohawk, Tyendinaga I used to be a native dancer as a child and over the last 10 years I learned how to make moccasins and now I am learning to make beaded earrings and would like to add necklaces and bracelets to my knowledge. I love that I…
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Allison Lynn Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Allison Lynn Mohawk, Ontario Allison Lynn is a Tyendinaga-based multidisciplinary artist. Born in Belleville, Ontario, Allison pursued post-secondary fine arts studies at OCAD-U and York University, prior to embarking on her teaching career. Her practice spans installation, textile, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media with a visceral authenticity, high contrast,…
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Tyendinaga Native Women’s Association Association Gallery Contact Tyendinaga Native Women’s Association Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Ontario The Tyendinaga Native Women’s Association supports the community by catering funeral luncheons and providing monetary donations to graduating students. They preserve and protect their culture by offering teachings on the preparation of traditional foods at local events,…
Read MoreDarlene Maracle | Aksótha Designs & Fabrics
Darlene Maracle Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Darlene Maracle Mohawk, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory Darlene Maracle is Kanien’kehá:ka from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has been sewing since she was young taught by her grandmother Vellis Brant Maracle and her mother Bertha Maracle both who were seamstresses. She has created unique Ribbon Skirts, Ribbon Shirts and Regalia for…
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Joe Sanford Artist Gallery Contact Joe Sanford Mohawk from Tyendinaga Territory, Ontario I am a self taught Mohawk beader from Tyendinaga Territory. I started out making dream catchers and beading jean jackets, however I stopped for 30 years. I learned most of my craft from talking to people from Toronto where I grew up, and…
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Indigi.Arts – Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Artist Gallery Contact Ashley Maracle & Somer Johnston Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (Ashey) + Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Somer), Ontario Indigi.Arts is sister-in-law team, Somer Johnston and Ashley Maracle. As jewelry makers, we have combined our works to incorporate contemporary and traditional methods. We aim to repurpose as…
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Beth Queau Artist Gallery Contact Beth Queau, Ken’ta:res Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte My name is Beth Queau, I am a Mohawk artist currently residing in Dryden, ON. For as long as I can remember, I was beading before I knew that I was Indigenous due to being adopted. In 2010, I found my family…
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Jamaica Cass Artist Gallery Contact Jamaica Cass Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte My name is Jamaica Cass, I am a Mohawk artist from a small town in Ontario. I was raised by a strong Mohawk woman who unfortunately died at a very young age. This drove me not only to pursue a career in…
Read MoreMarleen Murphy | Millside Ceramics
Marleen Murphy Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Marleen Murphy Mohawk, Tyendinaga First Nation My name is Marleen Murphy, I am a Mohawk artist currently residing on Tyendinaga First Nation. My work is recognized all over Ontario and is unique and boasts the newest Mohawk Pottery Design. My pieces can be seen at many pow wows, conferences…
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