Biography
I am an Algonquin artist from Kitigan Zibi, Quebec. Having grown up in my community, I had the opportunity to learn and now pass down my knowledge of traditional art. Mi iyo nī mino-pimadjiwowin – “this is my good path, this is my culture”.
Artist Statement
I am very thankful; I had the opportunity to learn moccasin making and beading techniques as a child growing up in my community of Kitigan Zibi. Gaining this knowledge from my community elders has led me to bigger opportunities. Most of the people who taught me are no longer with us, so I feel a great passing on of what I have learned.
The focus of my artistic practice is passing down the Indigenous knowledge of beadwork and leatherwork to the next generation.
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Commissions
June 2016 Manitoba Mukluks, The Shopping Channel
Exhibitions and Shows
2011 Manī Ashidj Pien Puppet Play
2013 Kāgāgī television series, Jay Odjicks; voice in Algonquin language of “Cassie” character
2017 Wapikonī – Rez Riders, short documentary film
Other Information
Multi-media preserving of the Algonquin language
Teaching moccasin making as a Storyboot Artist with Manitoba Mukluks
Assistant language teacher at the Wabano Centre, Ottawa
Cultural Camp Assistant for Kitigan Zibi elementary and high school
Mitten Workshop at Wabano Centre, Ottawa
Crown Making for Kitigan Zibi community