The Bearclaw Gallery carries a diverse selection of Canadian First Nations art including traditional Native and Inuit arts and crafts, original paintings and sculpture. The gallery features works by internationally acclaimed First Nations artists Daphne Odjig and Norval Morrisseau (both of whom are recipients of the Order of Canada), Alex Janvier, Jane Ash PoitrasGeorge Littlechild, Roy Thomas, Maxine Noel, Jim Logan, Aaron Paquette and many other Canadian native artists and Inuit artists.
     We are proud to offer an impressive selection of Inuit art featuring soapstone sculptures by a number of master carvers including Mathewsie Iyaituk, Kananginak Pootoogook, George Arlook, Nutaruk Iyaituk and Kiawak Ashoona.
     In addition to featuring West Coast and Iroquois Nations masks and carvings, the Bearclaw Gallery also carries a wide selection of works by Cree, Dene, Ojibway and Métis artists.
     Canadian Native artists continue to produce diverse, visually stunning, even controversial works that both explore and challenge contemporary and traditional themes. The Bearclaw Gallery’s fine art collection showcases the uniqueness, creativity and varied experiences of Canadian Native artists and First Nations cultures, traditions and histories.    

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April 18 - 30, 2009:  The Map Makers, new works by Michael Robinson.  Join us for the opening reception April 18 with artist in attendance from 1 - 4 PM.  This exhibition centers around the Western Canadian Fur Trade. 

Michael's inspiration for his art is drawn from his spiritual beliefs. It is sometimes difficult to ascertain whether Michael Robinson's work and perception of life are pessimistic or hopeful, but he believes strongly in education. Making people aware of the world around them is the only hope for the future. He sees a need for a global balance. "It is important that we see the Earth as a living entity, only then can we understand where we fit in".


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The Bearclaw Gallery would like to welcome Heather Shillinglaw as our latest gallery artist.  Heather's works are influenced by the medicinal healing properties of plant life found throughout North America. 

Just in new coloured pencil sketches by Daphne Odjig and 
new works byLinus Woods.


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