Posts Tagged ‘verified’
Jennifer Bartels
Jennifer Bartels Artist Gallery Contact Jennifer Bartels Métis Nation of British Columbia I have lost many loved ones and pets this year, too many in my books. In my grief I found that working with my hands has helped me so much. Luckily, a community member showed me how to put the ribbon and the…
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 MoreMary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin
Mary Judy Sackanay | Wachi Medowin Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Mary Judy Sackanay Albany First Nation, Mary Judy Sackanay’s Spirit Name is Wachi Medowin, translation “Mountain Song.” Judy is from Albany First Nation (Treaty 9 territory), and both of her parents, the Late Jean Sackaney nee LongPeter & Joseph Sackaney are Indian Residential School Survivors.…
Read MoreAimee Amikons
Aimee Amikons Artist Gallery Contact Aimee Amikons Anishinaabe, Ontario I am an Anishinaabe artist who wants to share the beauty I see with others through my beaded works and jewelry. When I was young the church had a very negative view on the Indigenous way of life which greatly influenced my family. As a result,…
Read MoreSharon Jones | Qisik Creations
Sharon Jones Artist Gallery Contact Sharon Jones Inuk, Salliq / Coral Harbour, Nunavut I started out making sealskin mitts with my mother and quickly fell in love with creating art with sealskin. I now make sealskin earrings, pendants, mitts, and hats. My favourite pieces to make are Inuit inspired pieces like uluit, and inuksuit. Please…
Read MoreBecky Bero
Becky Bero Artist Gallery Contact Becky Bero Mohawk, Akwesasne I have been beading my whole life. I started with loom beading and then went on to earrings, necklaces, pins, etc. I participate in many workshops and have experienced many variations of beadwork and leatherwork. I also have done workshops at various schools. I enjoy being…
Read MoreChristine Parker
Christine Parker Artist Gallery Contact Christine Parker Long Point First Nations Hello, my name is Christine, and I am a mostly self taught artist who learned some beadwork and dreamcatcher skills from the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. I enjoy making crafted items of all sorts especially in Aboriginal centres. I love the expressions from…
Read MoreNatasha Smoke Santiago
Natasha Smoke Santiago Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Natasha Smoke Santiago Akwesasne Mohawk Territory Natasha Smoke Santiago touches and shapes the land through her work as a Kanienkéha:ka (Mohawk) sculptor and potter. She is a storyteller and hand creator utilizing clay, pencils and paintbrushes. She is a visual artist that creates from the roots to the…
Read MoreRavennah Spade
Ravennah Spade Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Ravennah (Raven) Spade Ojibways of Whitsand First Nation and Fort William First Nation Boozhoo, my anishnabwe name is Rising Sun Woman and I come from Whitsand First Nation, but I currently reside in Ottawa, ON. I am Ojibway and Loon Clan, however, my father’s side of the family are…
Read MoreZorga Qaunaq | Tatiggat
Zorga Qaunaq Artist Gallery Contact Zorga Qaunaq Inuk Ullaakkut! Zorga Qaunaujunga, Iglulingmiutaujunga. I am a multidisciplinary artist – I do tattooing, graphic art, jewelry, workshops, storytelling and more! Tatiggat is one of my namesakes – she was my great grandmother from Igloolik. She was creative and very loved. I feel so connected to her when…
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