Indigenous Art

• New Indigenous-owned Edmonton business aims to build creative community, inspire others

  The owners of Kaiko Studio Cafe and Tee Pee Treat aim to provide a safe, creative downtown space and inspire other Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs to follow their dreams.

  Perspectives

  Apr 7
  
• ‘So empowering’: Indigenous designers showcased at Calgary fashion show

  The first weekend of the Calgary Stampede brings a new chance for people to connect with Indigenous culture at the Indigenous Elegance Fashion Show.

  Features

  Jul 5, 2024
  
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• ‘Frybread as Fok’: Art exhibit centres being unapologetically Indigenous

  A new exhibition, Frybread as Fok, highlights Indigenous joy and the power of coming together. The exhibition is on display at Emily Carr University until Feb. 15, 2024.

  Perspectives

  Feb 6, 2024
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• Calgary Indigenous artists share ‘incredible diversity’ of wearable art traditions

  Local Indigenous artists are showcasing a strong connection with nature that goes back many centuries.

  Features

  Jan 9, 2024
• Former Manitoba Speaker fulfils last goal with dedicated space for Indigenous art

  One room in the Manitoba Legislative Building is now home to a semi-permanent exhibit showcasing more than 20 pieces of Indigenous art.

  Politics

  Nov 10, 2023
• Indigenous public art installation unveiled on Hamilton waterfront

  Five 40-foot panels containing thousands of multi-coloured glass beads now stand tall overlooking Hamilton's West Harbour at the foot of James Street North.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2023
• ‘A symbol of sharing’: Totem pole embodies cross-cultural connections

  A 25-foot, 2,600 pound totem pole stands tall on the northwest corner of Emily Carr's Vancouver campus. The project was by Tlingit, Tahltan and Maori carvers.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• Indigenous starblanket project in Calgary ‘brings comfort to people’

  Participants are making the starblanket at Sparrow Artspace in northeast Calgary, part of an exhibit called 'Honouring the Children.'

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Group sues after Indigenous artist’s designs ‘taken,’ sold in gift shop

  Native Northwest has filed a lawsuit with the support of Coast Salish artist Francis Horne Sr. alleging his art was 'taken' and sold in a gift shop without his permission.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
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• Crowsnest Museum hosts art and craft market for Indigenous History Month

  'To be able to be welcomed in a different community and show our art is amazing,' said Blaine Burgoyne, Indigenous View photographer.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023