Posts Tagged ‘verified’
Cheyla Meeres
Cheyla Meeres Artist Gallery Contact Cheyla Meeres Inuvialuit-Cree, Alberta I am an Inuvialuit-Cree woman, born and raised in Treaty 6 territory. In my childhood, I had very little connection to my Indigenous roots. Fortunately, in my teens, I reconnected with my cultural roots by experiencing healing in ceremonies and finding family in the community. In…
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April Bennett
April Bennett Artist Gallery Contact April Bennett Saugeen First Nation, Ontario My name is April, and I am a First Nations storyteller, powwow dancer, and women’s fancy shawl dancer. I love performing and storytelling because they are creative outlets in which I can share my creativity and passion for Indigenous arts and traditions. By working…
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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,…
Read MoreNancy Roy | Nancy’s Cree-ations
Nancy Roy Artist Gallery Contact Nancy Roy Constance Lake First Nation, Ontario Since moving back to Northern Ontario, I have reconnected with my Indigenous roots. I hunt, fish, trap and have learned traditional practices and proper harvesting by teaching from Elders, extended family and other knowledge holders. I’ve always been crafty and learned how to…
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Eileen Marlowe Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Eileen Marlowe Lutsel’K’e Dene First Nation, Northwest Territories Eileen Marlowe (Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, NWT) is an expert in strategic communication management: People, Policy, and Process (PPP). She specializes in systems thinking, strategic planning, Indigenous engagement, and strategic communications for dynamic teams and workplaces. Eileen has over 25…
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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 MoreDelores Maracle Whalen
Delores Maracle Whalen Artist Gallery Contact Delores Maracle Whalen Mohawk of Tyendinaga, Ontario I learned my art ability from my community and other meeting groups. I was raised outside of my community, but when my children were gone to challenge the world on their own, I was drawn to my native community. So, my husband…
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Lisa Dunphy Artist Gallery Contact Lisa C. Dunphy Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Alberta I am a proud member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation of Treaty 8 northern Alberta. I attended the Alberta College of Art after completing High School. My art connects me to the land, I recognize the inherent beauty in the mountains…
Read MorePriscilla Omulo | Qwa’up Creations
Priscilla Omulo Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Priscilla Omulo Tsartlip First Nation, British Columbia I am a Tsartlip First Nations artist. I have grown up learning my culture, ceremony and fortunately different arts. My mother taught me how to bead, knit, sew and paint. I learned to cedar weave by my mentor Leonard Williams. We worked…
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