PNIAI: The artists collective that championed Indigenous art and culture in Canada

Professional Native Indian Artists Inc (PNIAI) was a collective of Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island that brought awareness and appreciation of Indigenous art in Canada.

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“We wanted our art to be recognized and we wanted to be treated fairly. [So] we set out to change the art world in Canada.” The Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated confronted longstanding prejudices and broadened awareness and appreciation of Indigenous art in Canada.  

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Credits:
Illustrator – Brent Hardisty
Produced by Bonfire Originals
Images –  Joseph Sanchez in Victoria (Jim Carnes, 2019).
Collection of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Photographer: Unknown.
Quote – Joseph Sanchez, “The Native Group of Seven A.K.A. Professional Native Indian Artists Inc.” in 7: Professional Native Indian Artists Inc., ed. Michelle LaVallee (Regina: MacKenzie Art Gallery, 2013), p. 188.

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