2026 Indigenous Artist Award\u2019s Laureate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shane Perley-Dutcher<\/strong> is a Wolastoq mixed media artist from Neqotkuk First Nation. From a young age, art and creativity have been his passion. Shane has been mentored over the years by elders and artists from various Indigenous communities, including learning to weave from renowned basket maker Veronica Atwin from Bilijk First Nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He uses traditional materials such as birch, cedar, spruce, ash, copper, silver, gold and platinum in his art to maintain his connection to the land and fuel his creative process. As the proud creator of Aduksis Jewellery Designs, he specializes in custom and intricate jewellery, one- of- a- kind sculptures, and basket-weaving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shane has turned to the use of metal in his basket-weaving, showcasing the intricacy and flexibility of his skills as he pioneers the art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/artsnb.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Shane-Perley-Dutcher-1024x576.jpg\")
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