Natasha 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…

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Ravennah 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…

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Zorga 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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Jessie Morrisseau | Violets are Blue Beadwork

Jessie Morrisseau Artist Gallery Performance Contact Jessie Morrisseau Ojibway of Sagkeeng First Nation I started beading 5 years ago through many different Indigenous organizations in Ottawa. I have always been a crafty person and I found this was a fun way to connect with my culture. Beading has made a positive impact on my life,…

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Eleanor Partridge | Aupaluk Designs

Eleanor Partridge Artist Gallery Contact Eleanor Partridge Inuk, Ontario I am an Inuk artist, originally from Kuijjuaq, QC, Nunavik. I grew up in the North and moved to the South at 14. I now live in rural Ontario, near Ottawa. I mostly work with beads and polymer clay to make beautiful and intricate earrings that…

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Dominique Lalonde | Kîsisam Pâtisserie

Dominique Lalonde Artist Gallery Contact Dominique Lalonde Sachigo Lake First Nation I am an Indigenous pastry chef classically trained in French pastry who has been working in the industry for the last 19 years. I have recently started my own business making a wide variety of pastries entirely inspired by my Indigenous roots. ” Experience…

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Jennifer Conners

Jennifer Conners Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Jennifer (Jenny) Conners Mohawk, Akwesasne I learned to sew from my mother and Grandmother; they taught me how to make quilts. My mother also encouraged my beadwork, and we would bead together while I visited at her house. During the pandemic, I wanted to learn how to make my…

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Laura Martin

Laura Martin Artist Gallery Contact Laura Martin M’Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario Hello, my name is Laura, and I am a self-taught artist. I have always had the encouragement to create my own modern style while incorporating traditional symbolism in my paintings. Support and teachings were given to me by my uncles, artist Peter Migwans, and…

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson Artist Gallery Contact Angela Thompson Mohawk, Akwesasne I started beading in grade school, my teacher at that time was my aunt. Through the years I’ve attended workshops and figured things out as I went along. I would describe my style as grand entry inspired. I love color as well as sparkle materials. I…

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Kaiahtenhtas Thompson

Kaiahtenhtas Thompson Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Kaiahtenhtas Thompson Mohawk Wolf Clan, Akwesasne She:kon, My name is Kaiahtenhtas Thompson, and I am wolf clan from Akwesasne. I just received my bachelor’s degree in education, but I am taking the time now to focus on my craft, and see where that leads me for a little while.…

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