Archive for Term: Indigenous Artists

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  Lesley Hampton

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  About: LESLEY HAMPTON is an Indigenous-owned, women-led, size-inclusive, Canadian clothing and accessory brand based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 2016 by Lesley Hampton, her self-titled brand is known for creating high quality fashion, from Signature Collection items of eveningwear and occasionwear to Athluxury Collection items of athleticwear and leisurewear. With a foundation of inclusivity and community, LESLEY HAMPTON aims to Read more...
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  Anne Mulaire

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  Raven Reads

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  Michael Garcia

  Biography: Michael Garcia is recognized as a contemporary jeweler with over 20 years of experience. Born in the village of Guadalupe, located outside of Tempe, Arizona, he was taught the basic jewelry techniques by family members at a young age. He now resides on the Nambe Pueblo Indian Reservation in northern New Mexico. All of his designs are hand crafted, Read more...
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  Jacque Cleveland

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  Kaylynn Adams

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  Larry Loretto

  Larry Loretto learned by both watching and also some guidance from his brother-in-law, Johnny Coonsis. In fact there is some resemblance in Larry’s earlier designs with those of his mentor. Larry’s earlier designs were also similar, but easily distinguishable from, to those of Troy Natachu. Over the past fifteen years, Larry has been quite productive as the demand for his Read more...
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  Tracey Metallic

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  When your work is displayed around the continent, attracting the attention of famous artists, and selling within 30 seconds of being posted on social media, some people could probably call you an “artist.” But Tracey Metallic-Barnaby is still getting use to the title. She’s only been painting for a year, but her work has clearly been resonating with others. She Read more...
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  Dawn Oman

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  Dawn is a self taught First Nations Artist, born in Yellowknife, NT. She is a direct descendant of Chief Snuff of the Yellow Knifes, one of the signers of the original Treaty 8 with the Government of Canada. She has devoted herself to painting full time. Her first gallery was opened in Yellowknife in 1999, where she welcomed visitors and Read more...
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  Kenojuak Ashevak

  Kenojuak Ashevak was born in the outpost camp of Ikirasaq, on the southern coast of Baffin Island, to Silaqqi and Ushuakjuk, a hunter, fur trader and respected shaman [1]. Ashevak first learned traditional skills from her grandmother Koweesa and began carving and drawing in her twenties alongside her husband Johnniebo Ashevak (1923–1972), with whom she shared her love of art Read more...
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  James Jacko

  James Jacko is of the Three Fires Conferacy from the Wilwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island and is of Odawa / Pottawan First Nations. James started painting in 1977, but has always been creative in different medium. He is a self-taught artist and he loved using the theme “creation”. His greatest influences come from his family, most of whom are Read more...
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  Francis Dick

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  Francis Dick was born in in 1959 in ‘Ya̱lis’ (Alert Bay). She is from the Musǥa̱’makw Dzawada̱’enux̱w or, Four Tribes of Kingcome Inlet, and descends from the Kawadelakala (Supernatural Wolf). In 1994, Francis was initiated Hamatsa. Her work depicts her Kwakwaka’wakw heritage by blending social awareness and cultural values in a contemporary NorthWest coast style. Francis is a multi medium Read more...
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  Norval Morrisseau

  Norval Morrisseau (1931–2007) is considered by many to be the Mishomis, or grandfather, of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada. His life has been sensationalized in newspapers and documentaries while his unique artistic style has pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling. The creator of the Woodland School of art and a prominent member of the Indian Group of Seven, Morrisseau is Read more...
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  Maxine Noel

  Ioyan Mani – to walk beyond – is Maxine’s Sioux name that reveals her gift. Maxine is Oglala Sioux, born on the Birdtail Reservation in Manitoba. The eldest of eleven children, she learned to draw among a loving family on a quiet reserve. In residential school she experienced the struggles of submersion of the native spirituality and culture, which brought Read more...
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  Patrick Hunter

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  Patrick Hunter is a 2 Spirit Ojibway artist, graphic designer, and entrepreneur from Red Lake, Ontario. In 2011, he made the move to Toronto to pursue a career in the arts after completing the graphic design program at Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Working part-time and contract to contract made it clear to Patrick that a major career Read more...
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  Rick Beaver

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  Cultural Background: Mississauga Ojibway of Rice Lake area in Ontario Rick Beaver was born in 1948 on the Alderville Indian Reserve on Rice Lake, Southern Ontario. A degree in wildlife biology is a strong influence on his painting which he began full-time in 1981. His art evokes an emotional response which harks back to the origin of earth’s people. Allying Read more...
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  Leah Dorion

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  Leah Marie Dorion is an interdisciplinary Metis artist raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A teacher, painter, filmmaker and published writer, Leah views her Metis heritage as providing her with a unique bridge for knowledge between all people. Leah holds a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts degree. She has numerous creative projects to her credit, including Read more...
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  Jonathan Erickson

  Born in Terrace, B.C., Jon is from the Nak’azdli Band of the Gitksan Nation. In 2011, Jon began working with Haida artist Clarence Mills to learn engraving technique and formline design. He then studied under Nisga’a artist, Robert Tait, at Vancouver’s Native Education College in 2012, where he graduated from the institution’s Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts Program. Throughout 2013, Jon Read more...
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  Jean Taylor

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  Phone: 780-814-3441

  Selected Awards and Events 2015 -People’s Choice, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon 2014 -People’s Choice, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon 2013 -miniature juried into “The Best and Brightest Show”, Scottsdale Art School, Phoenix, AZ -People’s and Artist’s Choice Award, Adaka Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon -selected by Yukon Geoscience Forum, art competition 2012 -exhibited at the 54th Annual Heard Museum Festival in Phoenix, AZ Read more...
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  Betty Albert

  Betty Albert-Licenz was adopted and raised by French Canadian parents in Northern Ontario. She spent time on Vancouver Island where both of her interests in art and spirituality surfaced. During the next twenty years, she worked with pen and ink, and improved her artistic techniques. Circumstances eventually brought her back to her Native American father, discovering her birthright as a Read more...
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  Mohawk Art & Design, Jordan Thompson

  Phone: (613)551-1981

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