ONWA MMIWG Powwow
Check out these highlights from the ONWA MMIWG Powwow that took place last weekend.
Nokiiwin Remembering, Honouring and Healing Event
Here are some highlights from the Nokiiwin Remembering, Honouring and Healing Event that took place last month at the Spirit Healing Garden in the Thunder Bay Marina.
Honouring our Children Run 2026
Highlights from this year’s Honouring our Children Run at Boulevard Lake.
FWFN 2026 Culture Camp
Another one of my favourite events of the year is the Fort William First Nation Culture Camp. It’s a 5 day event that takes place out at Chippewa Park.
“This gathering brings together youth, families, Elders, and Knowledge Carriers to learn, share, and celebrate traditional teachings through hide preparation, hunting and trapping, tool making, sewing, language, land-based learning, traditional cooking, storytelling, arts, and ceremony.”
Lakehead University 2026 Indigenous Preview Day
Check out these highlights from the 2026 Lakehead University Indigenous Student Expo.
Justine Gustafson Beaded Dress
I got the chance to once again photograph Justine Gustafson’s amazing beaded dress in my studio this afternoon. She did some small adjustments to it and wanted it photographed again to potentially sell.
Lakehead University - Indigenous Veterans Day
Highlights from the Lakehead University Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony and Exhibit that took place today.
Manitobah X Ocean Kiana F25 Artist Series
Last month I had the honour of working with the extremely talented artist Ocean Kiana to create a video and photo campaign for her collaboration with the Manitobah F25 Artist Series, which is available now in limited quantities.
Algonquin Avenue Public School - Fall Harvest
Here are some highlights from the Algonquin Public School Fall Harvest where kids were invited to come learn different cultural lessons.
Honouring our Children Run 2025 - Boulevard Lake
Highlights from the Honouring our Children Run that took place at Boulevard Lake this year.
Mary Creations - Birch Bark Baby Bag
Mary from Mary Creations once again asked me to photograph another original piece of hers. This time it was a birch bark baby bag that should will be giving away as a gift. It’s hard to really appreciate the detail and craftsmanship without seeing it up close and in person.
ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference
One of my favourite conferences of the year to photograph is definitely the ONWA 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Leadership Conference. It’s a 3 day event filled with amazing speakers and a wide array of workshops and discussions.
Lakehead University Fall Harvest
Here are some highlights from the Lakehead University Fall Harvest. Elders were on hand provide attendees with cultural teachings and an opportunity to sample traditional foods.
Fawn Meshake - Tikinagon Inspired Backpacks
It’s always amazing meeting local artists and photographing their work. Case in point, Fawn Meshake asked me to photograph her Tikinagon inspired backpacks which should would be selling at an upcoming fashion show in the US. The skill and attention to details was simply superb.
2024 BNA Community Powwow - Grandview Road
One of my absolute favourite events of the year is the Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Powwow on Grandview Road. It’s an all day event with vendors, amazing dancers and it’s just an all around good time.
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - Community Powwow - Current River Community Centre
This past weekend the Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek hosted a community Powwow at the Current River Community Centre, in honour of Residential School Survivors. It was such a great turnout and I managed to capture a lot of great photos!
34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club Powwow - Lakehead University
One of my favourite Powwow’s of the year took place once again this past weekend at Lakehead University. It was the the 34th Annual Indigenous Cultural Traditions Powwow. It was a 3 day event and I was able to make it out on the Saturday to capture some photos and video. As always, it was an amazing time!
AETS Graduation Ceremony - Italian Cultural Centre
Here are some highlights from the AETS Graduation Ceremony that took place at the Italian Cultural Centre.
ONWA Poetry Night - Delta Hotel
Each year, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosts Poetry Nights across Ontario to raise awareness of violence against women in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women’s #orangetheworld campaign.