ANNA HEFFERNAN
About the artist
Curve Lake First Nation, Turtle Clan
Anna Heffernan is a multidisciplinary artist who is known for her acrylic paintings, beadwork, and digital art. Currently living in Ottawa, Ontario, Heffernan descends from a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabe, Irish, and French Canadian ancestry. Her work is available for purchase through her small business, Miskwaa Designs, whether it be online or at local markets and pow wows.
“Miskwaa means “red” in Nishnaabemwin. Red is one of the four colours of the medicine wheel, which is used in many Nishnaabe teachings. Because of its beauty and the personal and spiritual significance red holds for me as an artist, I chose to incorporate it into the name of my business.”
For some more behind the scenes follow @miskwaadesigns, Heffernan often shares her process and progress with her online community.
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.
