Jessie Jannuska
Jessie Jannuska (she/her) is a Winnipeg-based multidisciplinary Indigenous artist and art workshop facilitator. She is mixed Dakota, Ojibway, and settler and is a band member of Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. She graduated with a BFA with honors from Brandon University’s ‘IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg’ Department of Visual Art in 2018. Jannuska primarily works in mixed media, beadwork, comics, acrylic, crankies, and murals.
She uses a cathartic lens when storytelling to explore her Indigenous culture and share other Indigenous peoples’ stories of healing to try to create change. Jannuska utilizes portraiture, contemporary beadwork style, and mixed media to create the visual language that represents her Indigenous spirituality and that of others.
Beading kits from the artist are available at our Gift Shop for $25/each.
Visit us at 304 Second St, Steinbach.
You're Invited: January 31, 2025
You’re invited to attend a special ceremony on January 31, 2025 at 6PM to celebrate Jessie Jannuska’s exhibition at the Steinbach Arts Council. The evening will include a traditional hoop dance performed by Kimberly and Charisma Mason.
Kimberly and Charisma Mason are Cree / Métis sisters, both passionate about the art of traditional hoop dance. They started dancing together at the young age of 6 and 7 years old. The youth are now self-motivated to choreograph performances to promote their Indigenous heritage and culture. As they present, they invite and encourage community spirit with their interactive performances.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and currently residing in Southeastern Manitoba, they are honored to be invited to many communities across the prairies. They have traveled across different parts of Canada and recently participated in the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, at an advanced level. Now, they are mentoring their younger sister to showcase the art of hoop dance in performances as a trio.
All take pride in being band members of Fisher River Cree Nation, with family ties from Gods Lake Narrows First Nation through their mother, as well as connections to the French Métis and Norwegian communities of Manitoba.
Want to take a closer look?
See more at the Hall Gallery, located in the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre at 304 Second St. You’re welcome to enjoy the artwork during our office hours. A toonie admission is appreciated and can be left in the donation box in the hall.
