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Our hearts are saddened today to learn of the passing of Alex Janvier, a member of the Indspire family (Lifetime Achievement – 2002) whose work changed the way Indigenous art and artists were appreciated across Turtle Island and around the world. A member of Cold Lake First Nations (Treaty Six Territory) and a residential school survivor, he attended the Alberta College of Art in Calgary, AB, where he began honing his craft and experimenting with modernist abstraction. Janvier used his unique and characteristic fusion of modernism and traditional Indigenous motifs and themes to not only create stunning and dynamic works, but also to provide pointed visual commentary on issues affecting Indigenous peoples, such as outstanding land claims, environmental destruction, the residential school system, the Meech Lake Accord, and the Kanehsatà:ke Resistance. He was a member of what was often referred to as the “Indigenous Group of Seven” along with Daphne Odjig, Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Joseph Sanchez, Jackson Beardy, and Eddy Cobiness. Janvier served as an Indigenous art ambassador, travelling and exhibiting around the world, and his large-scale works appear in many notable galleries and institutions, including the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, ON, where his Morning Star mural enhances the dome of the Great Hall as a permanent exhibit. He received many accolades for his work, including the Order of Canada (2007), the Governor General’s Award for Visual and Media Arts (2008), and the Alberta Order of Excellence (2010), along with numerous honorary degrees from post-secondary institutions. Serving as a mentor and role model to a new generation of Indigenous artists, his inspiration came: “From everywhere, from the land, sky, stars, moon, sun, the universe. From earth, land, water, woodland, prairie, mountains, and people, some animals. From memory of ancient stories…From my own inspiration acceptance of who I have become. From love, to be who I am, and who I became.” Our thoughts are with Alex Janvier’s family, friends, and community during this challenging time.

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Re-sharing a post from Variety. This nomination alone is a big win for Indian country. I have so much pride when I see Indigenous women representing in such a big way. Congratulations Lily.