Blackfoot Confederacy Artists & Entrepreneurs
Black Elk Arts
An Indigenous business located on the Blood reserve. They offer silversmith short courses, studio tours and authentic jewelry for purchase. Blackfoot jewelry artist Bert Tallman is owner of Black Elk Arts, specializing in ammolite and turquoise jewelry.
Website:
http://www.blackelkarts.com/contact/contact-1/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/berttallmanjewelry/?igshid=MWM2YjBjM2Q%3D
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Foxx Den Resin
Kainai owned arts and crafts store Foxx Den Resin specializes in handmade epoxy resin made jewelry, keychains, small dishes plus other items. Owner Juliette Fox welcomes custom orders.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087730992190
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Bull Plume Studio
Owner of Bull Plume Studio, Albertine Crow Shoe from Piikani Nation is an accomplished Blackfoot jeweller, silversmith plains artist.
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Alberta Craft Council:
https://www.albertacraft.ab.ca/crowshoe
Niitsitapi Company
Founded in 2018, by Payne Many Guns from the Siksika Nation. Niitsitapi Company is an Indigenous owned business, operated on the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
Website:
https://niitsitapicompany.com/
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Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/niitsitapicompany
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/niitsitapicompany/
Crane Awaken
Cyndy Running Crane from Aamsskáápipikani Nation is owner of Crane Awaken. Cyndy has always had an interest in the power of crystals, intention, and the law of attraction.
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/crane_awaken/
Jennifer La Fromboise-Wagner
From Aamsskáápipikani Nation, Jennifer makes custom quilts in all sizes, ribbon skirts and necklaces. She was taught how to make a star quilt using the strip method, from Gloria Wilkenson (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara) and Lisa Longtime sleeping (Blackfeet).
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Cell:
1-406-450-8308
Kendall Singer
Blackfoot Káínai Niitsitapi Artists Kendall Singer creates original artworks inspired by Niitsitapi Blackfoot culture, community, and territory. Kendall’s mediums include watercolor, ink, and acrylic on paper or canvas. Prints also available for purchase.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kendall777sweetgrass/
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Rudy Black Plume
Rudy Black Plume is a Kainai Nation/Blood Tribe digital artist. Rudy’s art is rooted in her love for the Blackfoot culture and the land of her people; she draws inspiration from Niitsitapi theology, ontology, and ways of knowing.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/areyoudeewhy/
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Star Crop Eared Wolf
Niitsitapi Kainai Artist and Curator, Star Crop Eared Wolf has a BFA-Native Art- Art History/ Museum Studies. She is self described Herbal Jedi, Photographer and Jeweller.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/starskywolf/
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Marsha Doore-Wolf Collar
Marsha Doore-Wolf Collar from Siksiká Nation is owner and creator of “Empowered Rez Chick” merchandise. Her T-shirts celebrate Indigenous Women taking their power back.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/wolfgirl40
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Aáksistóohkotok Imprints
Vanessa Brave Rock from Káínai Nation is owner of Aáksistóohkotok Imprints. Authentic Blackfoot style handmade products include custom apparel, traditional Blackfoot moccasins, beaded jewelry, and many other amazing products.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/276342500615135/media
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Bryce Many Fingers / Singer
Mano’taanikaapi is an artist and member from the Blood Tribe / Kainai in Southern Alberta. Bryce’s mixed media art aims to build an understanding of Niitsitapi culture and history, as well as a relationship to the land.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brycemsinger/
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Winter Rex
Artisan and Entrepreneur Winter is from Aamsskáápipikani Nation. Her work includes fabric purses with applique, unique ribbon skirts, cradle boards, Pendleton, and capote jackets, parfleche bags and shields, backrests, star quilts, real bone necklaces and dentillium earrings.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/winter.leerex
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Katelyn Low Horn
From Káínai Nation Katelyn lives with her family on Blood reserve. She is an artisan and entrepreneur creating moccasins, outfits, headdresses, traditional tools, tanned hides, quillwork, and other items.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Saapoomotstaa
Sukapii Creations
Owner Cheryl Crow Chief from Piikani Nation and Siksiká Nation is co-owner of Sukapii Creations established in 2019. Cheryl and her husband Kevin sell beaded items, regalia, horse tack, leather work, jewelry, supplies and custom orders.
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Amber Weasel Head
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AmbercitasClothing?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/ambercita216?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
C & J Blackfoot Designs
Owners Julia Yellow Wings & Christopher Lowe are from the Blackfoot Confederacy. Shop jewelry and crafts that are hand made. Julia was taught beadwork by her mother and grandmother. Welcome to shop C & J Blackfoot Designs.
Instagram:
Julia Lowe (@julialowe2022) • Instagram photos and videos
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