Justine is a registered member

of Whitesand First Nation.

She was born and raised in

Thunder Bay, Ontario. She is

Anishnawbe  (Ojibwe)  and

her cultural background has

been the foundation of her

creativity. She works as a full

time artist and is exceptionally skilled in the area of bead artistry. She is well known for her work which incorporates the floral traditions of her tribe. She enjoys creating both contemporary and traditional styles of beadwork. She has been creating custom beadwork for powwow dancers across Canada and United States for approximately 12 years. In addition to the beadwork, Justine enjoys the challenge of learning new artforms and has a passion for creating custom culturally inspired clothing/ garments. She is also a recipient of numerous Ontario Arts Council Grants that has supported various independent arts projects. Her art is what keeps her connected to her family, culture and community She comes from a family of artists/beaders whom often work collaboratively on large projects making their practise a family tradition. In recent years Justine has faced some personal struggles and has found comfort and healing though creating. She is dedicated to her arts practice and demonstrates commitment to cultural preservation.