(b. 1988, Anishinaabe, Chippewas of Nawash First Nation)
Amber Sandy, a proud member of Neyaashiinigmiing, the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, is an artist and passionate advocate of land-based education. Her artistry, which focuses on leather, beadwork, tufting, and fur, is deeply rooted in her culture. As a hide tanner, she meticulously transforms moose, deer, and fish skins into handcrafted leather. Her work is a harmonious blend of Indigenous and Western science, reflecting her unique approach to conservation, environmental science, and education. Amber’s fervor lies in increasing access to traditional land-based knowledge, practices, and art for Indigenous people.