Title: Indigenous Lives Matter

Artist: Autumn Whiteway (Night Singing Woman)

Tribal Affiliation: Saulteaux/Métis (Berens River First Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta)

Year Completed: 2020

Medium: Giclée canvas print, Photograph & Digital Art, Unframed

Dimensions (HxWxD): 22x18x2

Description/Inspiration:

This image was created as a visual representation of 2020, giving a nod to Rosie the Riveter. The year was tumultuous between the COVID-19 pandemic and the exposure of systemic racism. This bolstered the Black Lives Matters and Indigenous Lives Matter movements, which gained more momentum by joining forces. Notable incidents in Canada included the Wet'suwet'en conflict and #shutdowncanada protest, threats to the moderate livelihood of Mi'kmaq lobster fishermen, and 1492 Land Back Lane "occupation".

Artist Bio/Statement:
Autumn Whiteway (!Night Singing Woman") is a Saulteaux (Ojibway)/Métis archaeologist, artist, traditional craftworker, and curator based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, Alberta). She explores Indigenous themes from a contemporary perspective through painting, digital art, and photography. Her painting and digital art is primarily focused on the heavily symbolic Woodland Style of Indigenous art, while her photographic practice is used as a form of activism to highlight Indigenous issues. Her curatorial work focuses on elevating the voices of Indigenous creatives through a series of Indigenous focused exhibitions. She has an M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Manitoba (2017), a B.Sc. in Archaeology, and a B.A. in Greek and Roman Studies (2011).

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