Tracy Bradley of Nikawiy Beads

Tracy Bradley is a multi-disciplinary artist, birth worker and director at Grow Centre.

She is of Cree-Metis and European descent. Tracy’s practice involves community building, investigation of
traditional materials in contemporary styles, and revolves around creating and supporting opportunities for learning and sharing of traditional skills. She works primarily in hide, beads, sculpted wool,natural stones, fur, birch bark, textiles, acrylic, water colour, ink and oils.

Tracy is a member of the IAM – Indigenous Artists Market Collective, and, owner of Grow Centre, Nikawiy Handmade and The QUILTBAG. Tracy was born and raised in Edmonton, and her Scottish Metis family roots connect to Turtle Mountain, St. Paul de Metis, and Red River Settlements.

Tracy’s primary focus’ are:
-Exploring Metis Artistic Methodology in a Contemporary Paradigm
-Creating Indigenous Urban Spaces
-Indigenous Art as Fine Craft

Tracy is a member of Metis Nation of Alberta, Canada Council for the Arts, Indigenous Artists Market Collective, Edmonton Two Spirit Society, Kihew Awasis Wakamik Society.