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For 2021, I’m going to amplify Indigenous artists,singers, performers,DJs,writers, journalists,designers,weavers, beaders,tanners + Going to start w/ this incredibly beautiful singer: Alicia Kayley is an Algonquin/Tahltan artist #amplifyIndigenousVoices
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFkeRdno4s/?igshid=1rq9c11vzxbta
https://www.instagram.com/p/CJFkeRdno4s/?igshid=1rq9c11vzxbta
Today’s fave. An incredibly talented fashion designer and artist. @ndn_bebop . Check out their innovative and powerful work at https://www.whessharman.com/
Oh and this is my favourite piece of all time rn. #AmplifyIndigenousVoices
Oh and this is my favourite piece of all time rn. #AmplifyIndigenousVoices
Today’s amplification is Kwakwaka’wakw/British artist łlilawikw of Sea Wisdom Design.
She was also coincidentally trained in journalism. Her silver NWC jewelry is magnificent and affordable. #amplifyIndigenousVoices https://www.seawisdomdesign.com/shop-online
She was also coincidentally trained in journalism. Her silver NWC jewelry is magnificent and affordable. #amplifyIndigenousVoices https://www.seawisdomdesign.com/shop-online
Full disclosure, I was gifted a pair of gorgeous (mussel design) silver earrings of hers for Xmas.
Almost forgot about today’s — but it’s not too late.
My choice is the ever brilliant author and archivist @PaulSeesequasis
Check out his work here:
https://paulseesequasis.com
My choice is the ever brilliant author and archivist @PaulSeesequasis
Check out his work here:
https://paulseesequasis.com
TODAY's is someone whose work is powerful af.
Kali is Kaska Dena from Daylu (Lower Post, B.C).
She is an Indigenous Femme Queer Photographer
Here's some of her work:
https://kalispitzer.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000rAYgu_gqFlE
Kali is Kaska Dena from Daylu (Lower Post, B.C).
She is an Indigenous Femme Queer Photographer
Here's some of her work:
https://kalispitzer.photoshelter.com/portfolio/G0000rAYgu_gqFlE
Her full name is Kali Spitzer!
Today’s #AmplifyIndigenousVoices is
Bunky Echohawk, a Pawnee artist from Oklahoma.
See his work here:
https://www.bunkyechohawk.com
Bunky Echohawk, a Pawnee artist from Oklahoma.
See his work here:
https://www.bunkyechohawk.com
Missed two days so here’s some catch up.
Meet @mstoneyart mstoneyart A brilliant Gitxsan artist who is both talented & generous.
Check out her incredible work here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Mstoneyart https://twitter.com/AngelaSterritt/status/1322024847925411841
Meet @mstoneyart mstoneyart A brilliant Gitxsan artist who is both talented & generous.
Check out her incredible work here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Mstoneyart https://twitter.com/AngelaSterritt/status/1322024847925411841
And let me introduce you to @FalenJohnson who is Mohawk & Tuscarora (Bear Clan) from Six Nations Grand River Territory
1st listened to her via @secretlifeofCAD & was floored at how good the podcast was. Now she is the host of another CBC radio program! https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/falen-johnson
1st listened to her via @secretlifeofCAD & was floored at how good the podcast was. Now she is the host of another CBC radio program! https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/falen-johnson
One more! Sonny Assu is a Ligwilda'xw Kwakwaka'wakw artist. Full disclosure, on top of being someone I admire professionally, he’s also a friend. @sonnyassu
See his groundbreaking and expansive work here: https://www.sonnyassu.com
See his groundbreaking and expansive work here: https://www.sonnyassu.com
Next is someone who needs no introduction.
@chiefladybird is a Chippewa,Potawatomi artist & illustrator of the Rama First Nation. Her transformative work breaks through so many norms.
Check her work here: https://www.instagram.com/chiefladybird/?hl=en
She did this incredible cover (Hint for tmrw's)
@chiefladybird is a Chippewa,Potawatomi artist & illustrator of the Rama First Nation. Her transformative work breaks through so many norms.
Check her work here: https://www.instagram.com/chiefladybird/?hl=en
She did this incredible cover (Hint for tmrw's)
Yes, all her work is this epic. Helen Oro, designer and owner of Helen Oro Designs (HOD) is from the Pelican Lake First Nation.
https://facebook.com/HelenOroDesigns/
https://facebook.com/HelenOroDesigns/
Indigenous chocolates? Need I say more.
Tammy is Saulteaux Ojibwe of White Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan.She's a Certified Red Seal Journeyman Pastry Chef & Baker.A product of the 60's Scoop,she was adopted into a Finnish family in Ontario.
Buy here: https://www.ravenrising.ca/
Tammy is Saulteaux Ojibwe of White Bear First Nation in Saskatchewan.She's a Certified Red Seal Journeyman Pastry Chef & Baker.A product of the 60's Scoop,she was adopted into a Finnish family in Ontario.
Buy here: https://www.ravenrising.ca/
"She has had the opportunity to work in some of the best restaurants, resorts, hotels, and bakeries throughout Canada. Passionate about her heritage, this new venture is a natural progression in her career."
Some light 
(or some stunning clothes) in your life?
Lauren Good Day is a Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet & Plains Cree artist. She has shown her artwork at the world’s most prestigious Native American juried art shows.
Browse/ buy fashion designs here:
https://laurengoodday.com/collections/the-debut-wearable-art-collection
(or some stunning clothes) in your life? Lauren Good Day is a Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet & Plains Cree artist. She has shown her artwork at the world’s most prestigious Native American juried art shows.
Browse/ buy fashion designs here:
https://laurengoodday.com/collections/the-debut-wearable-art-collection
More on the first dress and model here:
Some more bright on dark days.
It's hard to be an Indigenous woman journalist, but this woman not only does it with brillance but is the funniest, loveliest auntyiest Native journo I know. I'm grateful you are here for us @karyn_pugliese. Some of her work: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/11/25/opinion/racism-discrimination-trauma-indigenous-women-media
It's hard to be an Indigenous woman journalist, but this woman not only does it with brillance but is the funniest, loveliest auntyiest Native journo I know. I'm grateful you are here for us @karyn_pugliese. Some of her work: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2020/11/25/opinion/racism-discrimination-trauma-indigenous-women-media
Today's Queen!
Nlaka'pamux Queen Ilona Verley On Bringing Two-Spirit Representation to Canada’s Drag Race
https://www.them.us/story/ilona-verley-two-spirit-indigenous-drag-queen
Nlaka'pamux Queen Ilona Verley On Bringing Two-Spirit Representation to Canada’s Drag Race
https://www.them.us/story/ilona-verley-two-spirit-indigenous-drag-queen
Speaking of drag, can I just say this is THE BEST King and drag and performance I have ever seen in my life. This gives me life.
Starving the ugly twittery today by learning more about this beauty. Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George is a Squamish weaver & teacher who co founded L’hen Awtxw Weaving House to share teachings & practice of traditional Coast Salish wool weaving.
http://weavinghouse.com/who-we-are/
http://weavinghouse.com/who-we-are/
More of stunning work (can be found on her website above).
Today's spotlight is 2 amazing Indigenous creators. Kanien’kehá:ka actor & filmmaker @kdeveryjacobs is championing Oji-Nehiyaw author & lecturer @JWhitehead204
on Canada Reads 2021!!! (March 8-11). Also, his website is
https://www.joshuawhitehead.ca
https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/jonny-appleseed-by-joshua-whitehead-1.4446660
on Canada Reads 2021!!! (March 8-11). Also, his website is
https://www.joshuawhitehead.ca https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/jonny-appleseed-by-joshua-whitehead-1.4446660
Her music is healing, powerful and so incredibly beautiful. Add all her songs to your playlists rn.
@riit_music –– so much love and gratitude to you for what you create and who you are!
@riit_music –– so much love and gratitude to you for what you create and who you are!
All of her music is just so rich and gorgeous.
All of it.
All of it.
Today's highlight is Squamish artist Xwalacktun. Here are two of Fin’s (Canucks’ mascot) drums he made. Indigenous people (I've spoken to) love seeing these at games!
More of his work here: https://www.xwalacktun.ca/gallery/
More of his work here: https://www.xwalacktun.ca/gallery/
Tonight's spotlight is on Cree woman who, after being racially profiled, committed herself to wear her culture for 365 days. Linda LaVallee is a fashion designer & makes boots!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cree-woman-making-a-statement-against-racial-profiling-1.5166782
@LindaCreenisgaa @creenisgaa.
Here is her website:
https://creenisgaaclothing.com/
boots!https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cree-woman-making-a-statement-against-racial-profiling-1.5166782
@LindaCreenisgaa @creenisgaa.
Here is her website:
https://creenisgaaclothing.com/
TODAY is a focus on everyone's favourite northwest coast auntie. Eden Robinson is a Haisla writer who has won international acclaim for her incredible fiction. Trhilled to be interviewing her as part of the Van Writers Festival!! Check out her audiobook!
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781543663464-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjKqABhDLARIsABbJrGlLuVCOhLAC73kkkE-DrX9tZNwVVsnIDiJXdZqDnBR1d3ASTyDkJX4aAj1mEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9781543663464-item.html?s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Smart_Books&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjKqABhDLARIsABbJrGlLuVCOhLAC73kkkE-DrX9tZNwVVsnIDiJXdZqDnBR1d3ASTyDkJX4aAj1mEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Today's glow is @DrMakokis. Someone who's been instrumental in education/practice around Indigenous and rural health & transgender medicine. Dr. James Makokis is also a winner of the Amazing Race Canada! Learn more: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/a-cree-doctors-caring-approach-for-transgender-patients
Great story 
by @CBCRaffy !
by @CBCRaffy !
Today we are serving you.....Salmon and Bannock, because everyone's gotta eat & might as well eat well in these times. Nuxalk Nation's Inez Cook is the owner & is also an incredible speaker.
https://creativemornings.com/talks/inez-cook
Also, @SnBVancouver now does Uber Eats.
https://www.salmonandbannock.net/
https://creativemornings.com/talks/inez-cook
Also, @SnBVancouver now does Uber Eats.
https://www.salmonandbannock.net/
This is my favourite thing ever. I want alllll the blankets. Louie Gong is Nooksack & the founder of Eighth Generation. He is a self-taught artist who was raised by his grandparents in the Nooksack tribal community in northwest Washington.
https://eighthgeneration.com/
https://eighthgeneration.com/
Please check the website (and subscribe to emails!) because the pictures I shared do not do what this company provides justice. If I had the money, I'd probably buy a product every week!
Today is big NWC earring energy. 
Vina Brown is the owner/operator of Copper Canoe Woman Creations.Her ancestral Haíłzaqvḷa name is ƛ̓áqva gḷ́w̓aqs, which roughly translates to Copper Canoe Woman. Ancestral strength & elegance.
IG coppercanoewoman
https://www.coppercanoewoman.com
Vina Brown is the owner/operator of Copper Canoe Woman Creations.Her ancestral Haíłzaqvḷa name is ƛ̓áqva gḷ́w̓aqs, which roughly translates to Copper Canoe Woman. Ancestral strength & elegance. IG coppercanoewoman
https://www.coppercanoewoman.com
Model above is Raven Lynn. And here is a picture of Vina who is also a beautiful dancer.
It’s this bad ass’ birthday today!
ANGELA MIRACLE GLADUE is a
Nêhiyaw (Cree) Dance Artist. She’s been referred to as A Tribe Called Red's secret weapon. @MissChiefRocka
ANGELA MIRACLE GLADUE is a
Nêhiyaw (Cree) Dance Artist. She’s been referred to as A Tribe Called Red's secret weapon. @MissChiefRocka
To recover from a brutal week, I’m grateful my Sister Sage products arrived!! Beautifully crafted products & at affordable rates. Founders Lynn-Marie & Melissa-Rae Angus are Gitxaala, Nisga’a, and Metis Nations. Also, @cblackst, they make bath bombs! 
https://sisterssage.com/pages/about-us
https://sisterssage.com/pages/about-us
Here is the link to buy their precious stuff!! https://sisterssage.com/collections/all
Today's highlight: An Indigenous woman I admire, as someone who focuses on health & wellness. Jennie Vandermeer is Sahtúgot'ı̨nę, grew up in Délıne & is a mental health & wellness advocate. (Jenniev_fromthenwt on IG)
Do a yoga class with her right now
Do a yoga class with her right now
More on Jennie: From addictions to Everrrr Sexy, Jennnie Vandermeer is making the most out of life https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/from-addictions-to-everrrr-sexy-jennnie-vandermeer-is-making-the-most-out-of-life/
Today's shine is @mizthrush! An award-winning Cree actress who has worked alongside Johnny Depp & Benicio del Toro. Michelle Thrush also uses art & humour to tackle trauma. She is also an amazing human being in general.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/exploring-the-fine-line-between-appreciation-and-appropriation-1.3485476/michelle-thrush-on-alter-ego-majica-the-aboriginal-healing-clown-1.3487829
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/exploring-the-fine-line-between-appreciation-and-appropriation-1.3485476/michelle-thrush-on-alter-ego-majica-the-aboriginal-healing-clown-1.3487829
She also once very graciously drove around Vancouver with me while I tried to get my baby to sleep, while I was trying to interview her for a documentary. lol
Today is a look at the work of Pawnee Cree artists John Murie. Here’s more on his practice:
IG: John.murie
IG: John.murie
*artist
Today’s amplify is a trifecta. They are a consulting group founded by three Indigenous women. Faith Sparrow-Crawford of Musqueam, Salia Joseph, Squamish & Jade George also Squamish. Check out there work!
IG: Hostconsulting
https://m.facebook.com/hostconsultinginc/?__nodl&_rdr
IG: Hostconsulting
https://m.facebook.com/hostconsultinginc/?__nodl&_rdr
THEIR!
Looked for some sunshine today & googled "Indigenous sunshine" & found this star. Wilfred Buck is of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation & an Indig star lore expert & science facilitator.Also a rich storyteller. Watch this for inspo.
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Buck
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Buck
Today’s uplift is Mr. Bannock—a fully owned & operated Indigenous biz from Squamish Nation. Paul Natrall’s catering company became Vancouver’s 1st Indigenous Food Truck & he’s specialized in Indigenous cuisine since 2010.
Follow: @MrBannockFood
Order: https://www.mrbannock.com
Follow: @MrBannockFood
Order: https://www.mrbannock.com
Today’s elevate is the work of Anishinabe artist Valerie Lynn Houle.
Orders: https://m.facebook.com/valerie.l.desjarlais
Orders: https://m.facebook.com/valerie.l.desjarlais
Today! Danika Naccarella is of Nuxalk & Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw ancestry & an emerging artist from Bella Coola. She also helped create this design on the side of a ship!
https://www.mycampbellrivernow.com/36016/northern-sea-wolf-starting-service-saturday
More of her work here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/designsbydanika/?hl=en
http://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/partners-blog/danika-naccarella/
https://www.mycampbellrivernow.com/36016/northern-sea-wolf-starting-service-saturday
More of her work here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/designsbydanika/?hl=en
http://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/partners-blog/danika-naccarella/
Today's rise is Jenn Harper, an Ojibwe woman with roots in Northwest Angle 33 First Nation, near Kenora. She is the founder of @cheekbonebeauty, a St. Catharines-based cosmetics company that was founded in 2016.
MORE: https://www.ellecanada.com/beauty/makeup-and-nails/cheekbone-beauty
ORDER: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/
MORE: https://www.ellecanada.com/beauty/makeup-and-nails/cheekbone-beauty
ORDER: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com/
Today’s amplify is Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) — director of the Urban Indian Health institute in Washington. In March she reached out for more PPE. A few weeks later she received a package with a stack of body bags inside. Here’s what she did: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.vogue.com/article/body-bag-native-ribbon-dress/amp
If you live in or have visited the lower mainland on the west coast, you’ve definitely seen her work.
Carrielynn Victor is a S'ólh Temexw, Xwelmexw Slhalí artist.
ORDERS: http://www.facebook.com/CarrielynnVictorArtist
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrielynn_victor/?hl=en
MORE: https://www.theprogress.com/entertainment/murals-help-build-community-says-indigenous-chilliwack-artist/
Carrielynn Victor is a S'ólh Temexw, Xwelmexw Slhalí artist.
ORDERS: http://www.facebook.com/CarrielynnVictorArtist
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrielynn_victor/?hl=en
MORE: https://www.theprogress.com/entertainment/murals-help-build-community-says-indigenous-chilliwack-artist/
She also is a Certified Traditional Plant Herbalist!
Today’s shine! Have you have a crappy day? Month? 2 years? 
Listen to this on the regular. Savvy Simon is Mi'kmaq of the Elsipogtog First Nation. Her approach to sharing positive vibes has healed many through much.
IG:savvyunltd
Listen to this on the regular. Savvy Simon is Mi'kmaq of the Elsipogtog First Nation. Her approach to sharing positive vibes has healed many through much. IG:savvyunltd
Today’s fire gave me light in some darkness. Her work tells stories. The first is called “Spread a Good Fire” 
Jalynne is the creator behind Nehiyanahk Creations. She’s Nehiyaw (Cree) from Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory.
BUY: https://nehiyanahk.com
Jalynne is the creator behind Nehiyanahk Creations. She’s Nehiyaw (Cree) from Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory.
BUY: https://nehiyanahk.com
You can buy her creations here:
https://www.instagram.com/nehiyanahk_creations/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/nehiyanahk_creations/?hl=en
Today is catch up! Doreen Manuel is of the Neskonlith First Nation. She is a renowned filmmaker and educator.
She recently co-authored an update to her father’s biography, Brother to Nationhood: George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian Movement. https://www.aptnnews.ca/facetoface/internationally-renowned-leader-george-manuels-legacy-should-be-taught-in-school-says-family/
She recently co-authored an update to her father’s biography, Brother to Nationhood: George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian Movement. https://www.aptnnews.ca/facetoface/internationally-renowned-leader-george-manuels-legacy-should-be-taught-in-school-says-family/
Tracey Kim Bonneau is a Syilx storyteller. She is a veteran award-winning television writer and producer residing on the Penticton Indian Reserve in British Columbia. Check out her TV show! https://www.aptn.ca/questoutwest/
Sometimes my search to find amazing Indigenous people leads to those in the spirit world. Diane Silvey of the Sechelt Indian Band was a teacher, author & advocate for visible minorities. You can still buy her books,used as resources in classes in Canada.
https://www.strongnations.com/store/item_display.php?i=3600&f=
https://www.strongnations.com/store/item_display.php?i=3600&f=
Phil Gray is one of the most prolific northwest coast Indigenous artist we have! He belongs to the Killerwhale Clan and his works are created in his traditional Ts'msyen style. He began carving in 1998.
MORE: https://www.lattimergallery.com/collections/phil-gray
MORE: https://www.lattimergallery.com/collections/phil-gray
Gitxsan & Cree dancer Margaret Grenier is the executive and artistic director of Dancers of Damelahamid. In Nov, she was named the sole recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts prestigious 2020 Walter Carsen Prize.
MORE: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/first-nations-dancer-margaret-grenier-awarded-canada-council-arts-prize/wcm/57f99ffa-112c-4abc-94c6-43436738889f/amp/
MORE: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/first-nations-dancer-margaret-grenier-awarded-canada-council-arts-prize/wcm/57f99ffa-112c-4abc-94c6-43436738889f/amp/
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist, who is recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation.
She also just dropped a single (!!!)
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/jane-inc-number-one/
Buy her book: https://arpbooks.org/Books/I/Islands-of-Decolonial-Love
She also just dropped a single (!!!)
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/jane-inc-number-one/
Buy her book: https://arpbooks.org/Books/I/Islands-of-Decolonial-Love
Kiley May is a Mohawk dancer, actor, model, and writer. She is also a transgender woman & two-spirited.
For May, the best way to describe her is with what she calls a "kaleidoscope identity."
MORE: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2020/06/23/celebrate-ourselves-and-each-othe
For May, the best way to describe her is with what she calls a "kaleidoscope identity."
MORE: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2020/06/23/celebrate-ourselves-and-each-othe
FOLLLLLLOW: @KileyMay 
Susan Point is a Musqueam who works in the Coast Salish tradition. Her works include public pieces installed at the Vancouver International Airport, Stanley Park, & the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.
More of her work here: https://www.alcheringa-gallery.com/index.php/susan-point.html
More of her work here: https://www.alcheringa-gallery.com/index.php/susan-point.html
*artist —
Musqeam artist
Musqeam artist
