ᐅᔑᐢᒋᑫᓯᐧᐊᐠ ᓇᓂᐯᐠ
Oshichikesiwuk Nanipek
Omushkegowuk Artist Collective
Oshichikesiwuk Nanipek (ᐅᔑᐢᒋᑫᓯᐧᐊᐠ ᓇᓂᐯᐠ) is a collective of Omushkegowuk artistic and cultural practitioners from the James Bay, Treaty 9 area. This collective brings artists together to enrich and preserve contemporary and traditional practices, empowering creative voices to support social justice, environmental and Indigenous rights, and healing.
Definition of Oshichikesiwuk Nanipek
In Cree, ‘Oshichikesiwuk Nanipek’ (ᐅᔑᐢᒋᑫᓯᐧᐊᐠ ᓇᓂᐯᐠ) translates to ‘those who create along the waters of the coast’. Oshichikesiwuk, or ‘those who create’, represents the rich traditional and contemporary artistic and cultural practices found in Omushkego communities. Nanipek, or ‘the water of the coast’, reflects the strength of our nation’s connection to land and culture; even separated by vast distances, we are connected through waters of the James Bay Coast.
Adrian Nakogee
Dawn Eagle
Alesha Solomon
Wabimeguil
Chelsea Blackned
Shibastik
Fire Wolf
Faith Turner
Gerry McComb
Isabelle Souliere
James K
Janie Kataquapit
Jeronimo K
John Reuben
Kayla Wesley
Tenessee Cree
Wapistan
Meghan Kettle
Michael Smith
Monique K
Nancy Carpenter
Paige Linklater-Wong
Patrick Cheechoo
Rachel Flemming
Mahkegan
Robin Kioke
Sarah Hookimaw
Sharon Butterfly
Terrence Sutherland
Tessa Pizzale
Vern Cheechoo
Micheal Jeremiah
Mission
Our mission is to foster connection, opportunity, and knowledge-sharing for those who create (Oshichikesiwuk). In doing so, we empower the voices of Mushkegowuk Cree to express the sacred connection between our people, water, land, and all our relations.
Vision
We envision a future where the voices of Omushkegowuk creators (Oshichikesiwuk) are empowered and valued, ensuring a legacy of harmony between culture and sustainability that resonates through generations connected to the James Bay Coast (Nanipek).
Pillars
- Strengthening the capacity of Omushkegowuk creators (Oshichikesiwuk)
- Preserving and enriching cultural practices
- Empowering artists' voices as stewards of their homelands
- Facilitating healing through culture and land
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