Posts Tagged ‘verified’
Laela 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 MoreKablu Porter | Inuk Treasures
Kablu Porter Artist Gallery Contact Kablu (Miranda) Porter Inuit, Nova Scotia Since a young age I have been sewing by hand. I grew up watching my mother, grandparents, and Elders from my home community. I learned that sewing was and still is a useful skill. I always had a strive to create, and I love…
Read MoreChristina Robyn
Christina Robyn Artist Gallery Contact Christina Robyn Garden River First Nation Hello! My name is Christina Robyn, and I am a self taught Indigenous artist who finds joy in making traditional beading artwork, as well as traditional jewelry. My mission as an Indigenous artist is to spread the beauty of our culture to others in…
Read MoreBailey Bjarnason
Bailey Bjarnason Artist Gallery Contact Bailey Bjarnason Swampy Cree, Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation, Saskatchewan Bailey Bjarnason is a talented artist with a deep connection to Indigenous culture, expressed vividly through painting, sketching, and digital mediums. Rooted throughout her heritage, Bailey weaves traditional motifs with contemporary expressions, creating a visual narrative that transcends time. Bailey strives to…
Read MoreKari Lentowicz | Acimostawin
Kari Lentowicz Artist Gallery Contact Kari Lentowicz Cree, Saskatchewan Being a Rocky Cree woman from northern Saskatchewan, it is important for me and my people to carry on our traditions including our long lost art. After years of admiring the work of Angelique Merasty and watching videos of her creating her bitings, I wanted to…
Read MoreSteve Bachnick
Steve Bachnick Artist Gallery Contact Steve Bachnick Métis Nation of Alberta I started carving for a museum in Churchill Manitoba in 1968 where I produced items of sale. In February 1982 I entered (6th Northern Juried Art Show – The Pas, Manitoba) a few pieces of Walrus Ivory Sculptures and won 1st place and best…
Read MoreRae Switzer | Métis With Love
Rae Switzer Artist Gallery Contact Rae Switzer Manitoba Métis Federation Rae Switzer (Okimâw Apitik Iskwêw) is a Red River Cree-Métis artist, born in Treaty 6 Territory. Her spirit name, Chief-Tree Woman, reflects her journey of growth and healing, rooted in connection and history. Rae’s work draws inspiration from the sights, scents, and sounds of the…
Read MoreRobert Spade | Ojibwe Art
Robert Spade Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Robert Spade Ojibwe from Obukamikang, Quebec Booshoo, I am full blood Ojibwe. I am Sturgeon Clan from Obukamikang. I enjoy music and all the arts. My parents are musicians and they also made most things that we needed with their own hands. So, I have always seen the practical…
Read MoreJoe Sanford
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…
Read MoreSadi Rose Vaxvick | ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ
Sadi Rose Vaxvick Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Sadi Rose Vaxvick Plains Cree (nehiyaw), Saskatchewan Fine Artist Sadi Rose ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ Vaxvick. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Sadi currently lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and is registered on Ochapowace First Nation on Treaty Four Territory. Sadi has achieved her degree; Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing…
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