ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:

Sheila Norris, is a Cree Metis woman, who traces her paternal ancestry back to the Buffalo Lake Settlement in Alberta. She wears many creative hats: a poet, a photographer, and a writer. As an active member of the CIF Reconciliation Society and the executive director, her work and passion with art and reconciliation assists her journey as an Indigenous woman. Sheila is an emerging artist who is learning about herself, her culture through her creative outlooks.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

I am deeply committed to reconciliation through arts and culture. My work contributes to healing and understanding, bridging gaps, and fostering unity. My words and images tell stories of resilience, heritage, and hope. Through lens and pen, I try to capture the essence of a shared journey toward understanding and harmony. As a Metis woman I see the world from both sides and know that art can connect people of all cultures with healing and conversation, an important factor needed in reconlilACTION. I wish for a better tomorrow for the future generations to come.