Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ is a Nehiyaw Isko artist, from Bigstone Cree Nation. She currently resides in Amiskwaciy Waskahikan also known as Edmonton, Alberta. Cheyenne graduated from Emily Carr University with her BFA in Visual Arts in 2019. Her work often explores history, knowledge and traditional practices. Through the use of her body and language, she speaks to the past, present and future. Cheyenne’s work is rooted in the strength to feel, express and heal. Bringing her ancestors with her, she moves through installation, photography, video, sound, and performance art.
"Mullyanne nîmiw ᓃᒥᐤ. Nîmiw in nêhiyawêwin translates to she dances. Nanaskomitin to Nimama for her beautiful singing and Nehiyaw spoken word. Always an honour to perform alongside Nimama. Nanaskomitin Linsay Willier Kendall for the generous teaching of some basic fancy dance steps. The shawl I wear is made from bepsi/beer tabs. 3,300 tabs were used to make the shawl. Nanaskomitin to my partner Shaun Hansen, to my Banff cohort, to Jennifer Chaisson for the videography, and the Banff Centre for all the love and support.
sâkihitowin ᓵᑭᐦᐃᑐᐏᐣ
Kisemanito written by Connie LeGrande
Chanting performed by Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ
Cree spoken word written and performed by Connie LeGrande
Fancy Dance teaching by Linsay Willier Kendall"
Cheyenne LeGrande
Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ Banff Centre Studio. Photograph by Cheyenne LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ
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Cheyenne LeGrande's residency was generously supported by the Slaight Family Foundation.