Melissa White is a Mi’kmaw Visual Artist whose work tells stories through animal teachings, grounded in her connection to land, culture, and community. Through painting and digital design, she creates pieces inspired by animal teachings, legends, and Mi’kmaw ways of Knowing
Welcome to my journey as I dive deeper into my heritage, culture and spiritual connection to the creator.
I am from Sipekne’katik, NS.
My art serves as a visual narrative of my teachings. I aspire to ignite a passion for cultural learning in others, fostering conversations about tradition, honor, and respect.
“I want to share the story of resilience for my people. I aim to highlight our beautiful way of life, the values we uphold, while also raising awareness of the injustices my people face. Understanding our history underscores the importance of passing knowledge to the next seven generation”.
Wela’lin, Melissa White