By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Condolences are pouring in from across Canada after the death of famed Indigenous artist and residential school survivor Alex Janvier, whose funeral was held July 16 at the Cold Lake Energy Centre. Janvier, who hailed from Cold Lake First Nations in northern Alberta, was internationally renowned for incorporating traditional Indigenous styles into modernist painting. In a statement posted to Facebook, Cold Lake First Nations said Janvier\u2019s \u201ccreativity enriched our lives and strengthened our connection to our culture and heritage.\u201d \u201cThrough his profound storytelling, Alex\u2019s artwork beautifully captured the essence of our traditions.\u201d Janvier\u2019s works are featured in the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) in Ottawa, the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton and the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, as well as the Morris and… <\/p>\n
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Condolences are pouring in from across Canada after the death of famed Indigenous artist and residential school survivor Alex Janvier, whose funeral was held July 16 at the Cold Lake Energy Centre. Janvier, who hailed from Cold Lake First Nations in northern Alberta, was internationally renowned for incorporating traditional Indigenous styles into modernist painting. In a statement posted to Facebook, Cold Lake First Nations said Janvier\u2019s \u201ccreativity enriched our lives and strengthened our connection to our culture and heritage.\u201d \u201cThrough his profound storytelling, Alex\u2019s artwork beautifully captured the essence of our traditions.\u201d Janvier\u2019s works are featured in the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) in Ottawa, the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton and the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, as well as the Morris and... <\/p>\n