Jane Ash Poitras

B.Sc., B.F.A., M.F.A., B.A. (Hon.), LLD (Hon.), DLitt (Hon.)

Jane Ash Poitras, an internationally acclaimed First Nations visual artist, is renowned for her impactful contributions to Canada’s artistic landscape. A recipient of the Order of Canada in 2017, she has been celebrated with numerous accolades, including honorary degrees from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Arts and Culture.

Born in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, and raised in Edmonton, Poitras overcame early hardships to achieve academic and artistic excellence. Initially pursuing a career in medicine, she earned a B.Sc. in microbiology before shifting her focus to art, eventually earning a B.F.A. from the University of Alberta and an M.F.A. from Columbia University.

Her work blends Indigenous traditions with diverse influences like ethnobotany, linguistics, and contemporary issues, resulting in thought-provoking pieces that challenge and enlighten. Her major exhibitions, including “Who Discovered the Americas?” and “Consecrated Medicine,” have toured nationally, earning her a permanent place in collections such as the Royal Ontario Museum and the National Gallery of Canada.

A sought-after lecturer and mentor, Poitras continues to inspire emerging Indigenous artists and support social causes, using her art to advocate for justice and cultural preservation. Her works are displayed globally, including in Canadian embassies and prestigious public and private collections.

Edmonton, AB based. 

24 X 20 in. - $6,160 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'WE ARE SACRED, WE ARE PURE' at Canada House Gallery
48 X 40 in. - $17,400 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'WE ARE ALL ENDANGERED' at Canada House Gallery
30 X 24 in. - $9,000 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'TORNADO SHAMAN' at Canada House Gallery
14 X 18 in. - $3,800 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'STAR PEOPLE ARE EVERYWHERE' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 24 in. - $5,040 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'HORSES FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL QUEEN' at Canada House Gallery
16 X 20 in. - $4,300 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'ESCAPING RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL' at Canada House Gallery
20 X 24 in. - $6,160 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'CARDINAL COLOUR - WEST' at Canada House Gallery
20 X 24 in. - $6,160 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'CARDINAL COLOUR - NORTH' at Canada House Gallery
20 X 24 in. - $6,160 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'CARDINAL COLOUR - EAST' at Canada House Gallery
16 X 14 in. - $2,800 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'NUCLEAR FAMILY' at Canada House Gallery
9 X 12 in. - $2,000 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'ANCIENT HEALING' at Canada House Gallery
11 X 14 in. - $2,050 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'WHERE IS THE GRASS?' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 16 in. - $2,600 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'THREE SISTERS REFLECTED' at Canada House Gallery
11 X 14 in. - $2,050 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'N.W.C. GRANNY LOGGERS' at Canada House Gallery
14 X 11 in. - $2,050 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'HE IS ONE OF US' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 12 in. - $1,950 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'CARIBOU STREAM' at Canada House Gallery
14 X 14 in. - $2,650 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'CARIBOU SOUND' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 12 in. - $2,020 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'PEACE FOR 2022' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 12 in. - $2,020 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'WAPOOSE LAND' at Canada House Gallery
12 X 12 in. - $2,020 CAD
WAPOOSE SUNSET
15 X 11 in. - $2,250 CAD
Jane Ash Poitras artwork 'TEA PARTY   2015' available at Canada House Gallery - Banff, Alberta
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