Tracey’s mother is Mississauga (Ojibway) from the New Credit of the Mississaugas First Nations reserve and his father was Delaware (Lenni Lenape) from the Six Nations reserve in Ontario, Canada. In his artwork, Tracey incorporates Ojibway, Delaware, and Iroquoian influences in conjunction with many mixed media.

My maternal family is from MCFN with my Grandfather coming from Ojibwe eagle clan of Mississaugas of the Credit and my Grandmother from Mohawk turtle clan from Six Nations. Our family roots are very strong which is why I included the roots in the painting, connecting family to Mother Earth. They share their energies with one another, so we need to look after both.  In my healing journey, I've learned that to heal ourselves is an opportunity to heal our ancestors who never had the chance to do it themselves. Our ancestors are represented by the white circles or "orbs" scattered throughout the painting. Much of Ojibwe art includes flowers & plants so they're included as well. One of our planet's main energy sources is the sun so she is represented by a trio colour of rays. Everything is interconnected. This painting is a traditional family unit but I recognize there are many types of families & I love them all. My non-Indigenous father is from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia so I have been blessed to have walked and lived in both worlds. I've drawn since I was a child, written poems and health related articles, I have a love for singing & started painting in 2016. I'm a Registered Nurse but currently working as a wellness mentor/support at Native Horizons Treatment Centre near Hagersville, Ontario. I also teach beginner painting & crafting workshops when I am able, and an occasional paint party.  Art & Music are healing & I intend to utilize them for wellness healing journey's of others, as long as I am physically able. 

My inspirational motivation for this painting comes from Indigenous Artist, Moses Lunham located in Southern Ontario. The family unit style here was created similarly to a Mother/Child figure that Moses taught us. Miigwech, Moses and to the Richmond Hill Art Staff and volunteers. 

If you wish to reach out, please email me at:

Waabanhealingarts@outlook.com. 

Miigwech & Baamaapii. 

Jennifer Sault is an illustrator and the author of Native American Love Stories and Other Stories and Native American Fairy Tale.

He has spent his entire life participating in First Nations’ Traditional Song, Dance, and Culture and has proudly been involved in The North American Indigenous Games, The Pan Am Games & Para Pan Am Games, the Special Olympics, multiple Winter Games, and The Winter Olympics in Canada. As well as carrying the Olympic torch to light the caldron at The Temple of Athena in Sicily, Italy for North America. He has toured across Canada, USA, Italy and South Korea. His other interests are learning and participating in the revitalization of his language, Nishinaabemowin, attending Powwows, Socials, Ceremonies and most importantly being a Dad! 

Currently he is working with his community, training, developing and creating for MCFN hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer.

Daniel is also managing 2 First Nations businesses with his family in MCFN 40A. These small businesses are Nishinaabek owned and operated, independently on the MCFN. The first is a 3rd generation metal recycling industry. The later business is a First Nation Art, Craft, Materials, Regalia Store, Gallery & Resource Centre.

Aanii! My name is Sylken and I make art. I’m in grade 7 and I have been drawing since I was 5. I make art for myself, but I will be happy if other people like it too. My favourite medium is coloured pencils, my favourite colour is red and I love rain clouds.