Anishnaabe-Saulteaux woman is Regina’s second Indigenous artist in residence

An Anishnaabe-Saulteaux artist who’s studying at the University of Regina has become the city’s second Indigenous artist in residence.

Larissa Kitchemonia is a master of interdisciplinary fine arts candidate at the U of R, having already completed her bachelor’s degree. According to her Facebook profile, she also works as a sessional instructor in Indigenous fine arts at the First Nations University of Canada.

According to the City of Regina, Kitchemonia’s approach to art acknowledges her culture and uses art to further learning and storytelling.

“During her residency, Larissa will explore the theme of ‘Urban Indigeneity.’ Kitchemonia will host public engagement sessions that will focus on a collaborative community project of ribbon skirt, shirt sewing and medicine pouch making along with a series of artist talks to highlight Indigenous artists that live and work in Regina,” the city said in a statement.

“Her artwork proposal involves an acrylic painting that will capture the likeness of the participants attending her sessions.”

The city noted Kitchemonia is a multi-medium artist, whose work includes painting, beading and traditional art practices, and often includes themes of womanhood and motherhood, nature and traditional First Nations images.

“The Indigenous Artist in Residence Program celebrates and amplifies the voices of Indigenous artists and the Indigenous artistic and cultural presence in our community,” the city added in a statement.

The selection was made by an expert panel of Indigenous art professionals, the city noted.