about the artist
J. Wapiskisiw
J.wapiskisiw is a Plains Cree artist from Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan. He began his art career in late 2021 with graffiti and, by 2023, was working on projects with the City of Saskatoon and hosting youth art workshops.
He has collaborated with NHL and CFL athletes and continues to create vibrant, nature-inspired works rooted in his Indigenous worldview. His art blends the bold colors of graffiti with animals and traditional stories from his Cree heritage.
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.
