Bio
Christi Belcourt (apihtâwikosisâniskwêw / mânitow sâkahikanihk) is a visual artist, environmentalist, social justice advocate, and avid land-based based arts and language learner. She is most well known for her large painted floral landscapes of Metis beadwork.
Christi is a visual artist with a deep respect for the traditions and knowledge of her people. Like generations of Metis artists before her, she celebrates the beauty of the natural world while exploring nature’s symbolic properties.
Artist Statement
My heart overflows with love for the beauty of this world.
I see war, but I paint flowers.
I paint what I want for this world. I try to reflect to the best of my ability the power and sacredness of Mother Earth which is the sacredness of all life as we know it.
May we live long enough to see humankind turn away from violence and greed and towards creating a world based on caring and giving. May we live long to see the world embrace global disarmament.
Upcoming News
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Northern Artist Christi Belcourt is named to Order of Canada (CBC Radio)
(July 2, 2024) CBC Radio's Morning North with Marcus Schwabe "Honours rolled in for Metis artist Christi Belcourt. She was named a Member of the Order of Canada, became the first Metis artist to have a painting hung at Rideau
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announces 83 appointments to Order of Canada
Christi Belcourt will be inducted as a member into the Order of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon announced today (June 27, 2024). The day before, on June 26, 2024, Christi joined Her Excellency Mary Simon to mark the exhibition of Honouring
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New stamp recognizes Métis artist and environmentalist Christi Belcourt
The Indigenous Leaders series, launched in 2022, highlights the contributions of modern-day First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders who dedicated their lives to preserving their culture and improving the quality of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The 2024 issue pays
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Christi Belcourt Awarded Order of Gabriel Dumont from the Gabriel Dumont Institute
From the Gabriel Dumont Institute: The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI), a Métis-owned post-secondary and cultural institution based in Saskatoon with campuses across Saskatchewan, is proud to announce it will invest five individuals into the Order
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TVO Arts Video: Wisdom of the Universe | Christi Belcourt
Feb 15, 2024 From TVO Arts: "An enchanting thicket of greenery teeming joyously with life, Métis artist Christi Belcourt’s The Wisdom of the Universe has become something of a fan favourite at its home in the Art Gallery of Ontario. Rendered
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Wilfred Laurier awards Christi Belcourt with Honorary Degree
From Wilfrid Laurier: WATERLOO — Business leader Rola Dagher and Indigenous artist Christi Belcourt will receive honorary degrees as part of Wilfrid Laurier University’s 2023 fall convocation ceremonies. Waterloo campus ceremonies take place at Lazaridis Hall on Thursday, Oct. 12 and