Aaniin.

Sharifah Marsden Nindizhinikaaz
Mississaugas of Scugog Island Nindonjibaa
Waawaashkeshi Doodem
Sylix Territory, Keremeos, BC, Nindaa

HELLO, My name is Sharifah Marsden
My clan is the Deer Clan
I am from Mississaugas of Scugog Island.
I live on Sylix Territory, in Keremeos BC.

"Chief Kwe Dancing"

She is kwe, she is also Chief of her people and she is dancing in celebration and ceremony.

She dances for the MMIW2S, she dances for her people, she dances for her ancestors, she dances for her descendants and she dances for those who cannot dance.

She is celebrating her life and her culture. She is matching the beat of the drum and the melodies of the the singers and song with each step.

Acrylic on canvas, 3x4'

“SHARIFAH’S WORK IS COMPLETELY UNIQUE”

“She uses Northwest Coast engraving techniques to depict symbols and motifs from her Anishinaabe heritage.”

-Peter Lattimer Lattimer Gallery Vancouver, BC

Heartberry Gatherers

The women bring their children to gather strawberries, a time of sharing, a time of renewal, celebrating the berry and also the closeness of family & sisterhood. The sweet berry that Anishinaabe people call Ode’imin, means the heart

THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY

Acrylic On Canvas. 5 x 7’ | Original Painting.

Bentwood Box Charity Event

Each year, Lattimer Gallery organizes a charity auction of cedar Bentwood Boxes, crafted by Métis/Cree artist James Michels, to support the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA). These traditional Indigenous containers are made from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent into shape, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship. They hold historical significance as versatile storage vessels and ceremonial objects among coastal Indigenous peoples. Invited artists contribute their artwork to these boxes, with all auction proceeds donated to UNYA. In 2022, the event raised $72,419.53. Below are some of my contributions to this impactful initiative over the years.
Brentwood Boxes

Murals

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