Indigenous Studies Department presents Student Artwork

Over the past two years, some Indigenous Studies courses have integrated art, emphasizing Indigenous identity. These studies focus on understanding who you are and your origins, which are crucial to self and belonging. The course assignments involved three parts: a) writing a few paragraphs about your cultural heritage and mentioning your grandparent(s); b) creating an artwork that reflects your identity in relation to your writing; and c) delivering a presentation to the class.

There were many outstanding artworks from students across various Indigenous Studies courses. Here are three pieces of art from all three campuses.

“The Healer” by Courtney Black

Northern Campus (Prince Albert)

INDG 100

36” x 36”

Acrylic

This was painted on the back of a

bookcase that is situated on the second floor of the Northern Campus.

Image credit: Courtney Black

“Untitled” by Elishia Netmaker

Saskatoon Campus

INDG 201

8” x 10”

Acrylic

This art piece depicts a young one

learning how to dance powwow.

Image credit: Elishia Netmaker

“Blue-Green Hummingbird That Paints”

By Alexa Bird

Regina Campus

INDG 201

10” x 10”

Pencil Crayon

The hummingbird depicts resilience among  Indigenous peoples.

Image credit: Alexa Bird

During the 2026 Fall Semester, student artworks from the 2026 Winter Semester INDG ST classes will be showcased across all three campuses.

We have exciting news to share. As part of a collaboration between First Nations University of Canada and Wanuskewin in Saskatoon, SK, student art pieces will be showcased in October. Stay tuned for more details.

For more information, contact:

Colleen Charles (Northern Campus)

Faculty, Indigenous Studies

E: ccharles@firstnationsuniversity.ca

Submitted by: Colleen Charles