Indigenous Artists
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‘The last one’: The life of Haisla collector, carver and hereditary chief Sammy RobinsonAt 89 years old, the Haisla Nation's Sammy Robinson is described as "the region's oldest living master carver who still practices the ancient ways of carving cedar."PerspectivesOct 26, 2023
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Legendary singer Buffy Sainte-Marie retires from live performances, cites health concerns"Arthritic hands and a recent shoulder injury have made it no longer possible to perform to my standards," the legendary artist said Friday.EntertainmentAug 3, 2023
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Kunitz Shoes, Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal team up to celebrate First Nations cultureThe collaboration between Kunitz Shoes and Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal is a representation — and celebration — of Indigenous culture.ConsumerJan 25, 2023
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Art Gallery of Ontario to spotlight Indigenous artists in 2023 exhibitionsThe gallery will display a showcase of works by Inuk artist Ningiukulu Teevee, who is known for her bold designs that often feature birds and animals, starting in mid-January.CanadaNov 9, 2022
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Indigenous talent to be highlighted monthly at Vernon Towne TheatreThe monthly Indigenous Showcase at Vernon Towne Theatre gives local Indigenous businesses the opportunity to have a platform to tell their stories, said organizer Angela Case.LifestyleAug 1, 2022
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Haida Gwaii brothers appointed to the Order of CanadaThe brothers are being celebrated for their artistic contributions and their advancement of Haida art and culture.FeaturesJun 29, 2022
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Tweeting about National Indigenous Peoples Day? This Haida artist designed the emojiIt was a new challenge for Jaalen Edenshaw, who doesn't use Twitter and is best-known for his monumental red cedar sculptures, including totem poles.CanadaJun 21, 2022
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North America’s largest beadwork exhibition, Radical Stitch, on display in Regina'It's a radical act to be indigenous in this moment, to express our Indigenous selves in really culturally grounded ways that have been under attack.'CanadaMay 13, 2022
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Curators say Vatican must give access to Indigenous artifactsA renowned First Nations curator and artist said the artifacts are important to how Indigenous people see themselves and the world around them.CanadaMar 20, 2022
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City of Regina looking for Indigenous artist to design Wascana Pool gateThe City of Regina is putting a call out for Indigenous artists to design Wascana Pool's front gate where the installation of the art will be revealed this summer.CanadaFeb 14, 2022
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