Anishinaabe / Toronto

The Chinimiwin Collective is a multigenerational, cross-cultural, LGBT inclusive group of textile/nature artists focused on reclamation of identity through mentorship and collaboration in traditional and contemporary visual culture. Our members share a common determination to restore and assert Indigenous worldview in our everyday lives and to celebrate increased visibility, preservation and dissemination of Indigenous visual culture both locally and globally. Artistic leads are Dan Commanda and Evelyn Pakinewatik of Nipissing FN, Ontario and Susan Fitzmaurice.