about the artist
ocean kiana
Ocean Kiana is a Nishinaabe designer and artist from Northwestern Ontario, whose heritage and culture are at the heart of her work. Raised in the communities of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) and Netmizaagamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation), Ocean infuses her designs with the values and traditions of her ancestors. A member of the Wolf Clan and known by her Anishinaabe name, White Butterfly, she brings both Indigenous culture and sustainable innovation to each piece, creating fashion that embodies resilience, beauty, and respect for the Earth.
About Wanuskewin collective
Our shops are a not-for-profit organization that have been apart of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park for over 30 years now. With our earnings going back into the park and other organizations such as ones involved in survivors of Residential schools as well as families of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women; we are fortunate and proud to be apart of Treaty 6 Territory.
