Leanne Niziol

Artist Bio

Leanne Niziol is a Dene artist from Pehdzeh Kí First Nation. She is Dehcho Dene and Shúhtagot’ine. Her beading is inspired by her late Ama, Caroline Pellissey (Moses). Leanne's creations are deeply rooted in her Dene culture with unique contemporary features. She uses traditional mediums to create wearable art including home-tanned hide, caribou hair, antler and porcupine quills. All materials are ethically and traditionally harvested. Leanne takes great pride in her craft as it has been passed down generations.

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