Collection: Lisa Shepherd

Lisa Shepherd is a celebrated artist and highly respected cultural ambassador and Elder for the Metis Nation, evidenced by the growth of her artist business, vast number of communities she has empowered through workshop facilitation, number of youth she has mentored, and by the acquisition of her culturally inspired art displayed across the nation and internationally. Lisa has employed her skill in interpreting contemporary Metis perspectives and ancestral histories into artistic works to create space for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to learn about Metis culture. In doing so, she has revitalized culture and increased the visibility of Metis people in British Columbia and across the homeland. Originally from Treaty 6 Territory within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4, Lisa now resides on the unceded traditional territory of Katzie and Kwantien First Nations, in BC. Her kinship ties include Campion, Dumont, Grant, Gladue, Lussier, and Chartrand lines. Her ancestors fought in the Victory of Frog Plain, founded the Laboucan Settlement (now Duhamel), and created beadwork that are identity pieces, containing stories that are cherished today. 

See more of her work at www.lisashepherd.ca.