Robert J. Henry, an Anishinaabe contemporary artist, born in 1979 in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. As a member of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, Robert proudly identifies with the Bear Clan and carries the spirit name Sagajewaygeezhik, which translates to "coming from the sun." His artistic journey reflects a deep connection to his cultural heritage and a profound exploration of contemporary themes through traditional artistic expressions.

**Artist CV: Robert J. Henry**

**Exhibitions:**

- 1997: Black Too Gallery, Sudbury, ON

- 1999: Canadian Aboriginal Festival, Toronto, ON

- 2000: Rotunda Gallery, Toronto, ON

- 2001: New York State University, New York, USA

- 2002: Rotunda Gallery, Toronto, ON

- 2003: Bruce County Museum, Southampton, ON

- 2005: Canadian Aboriginal Festival, Toronto, ON

- 2010: Humber College, Toronto, ON

- 2013: Tom Thompson Memorial Gallery, Owen Sound, ON

- 2013: Artscape Gallery, Toronto, ON

- 2015: Starving Artist Gallery, Brantford, ON

- 2016: Summer In the City Gallery, Toronto, ON

- 2016: Rotunda City Hall, Barrie, ON

- 2016: Georgian College, Orillia, ON

- 2016: Artsquare Gallery, Toronto, ON

- 2017: Art Gallery of North Cumberland, Cobourg, ON

- 2017: Georgian College, Barrie, ON

- 2017: McLaren Arts Centre, Barrie, ON

- 2017: Aurora Cultural Centre, Aurora, ON

- 2018: St. Paul's, Orillia, ON

- 2023: Antonmills Arts Centre, Anton, ON

**Workshops/Lectures/Initiatives:**

- 1998: Sketching/Painting Workshop, Whitefish Lake First Nation, ON

- 1999: Co-lecturer with Crystal Shawanda, Sudbury Secondary, Sudbury, ON

- 2011: Art Director, Vern Harper Initiative, Toronto, ON

- 2012: Graphic Designer, Southern Ontario Diabetes Initiative, Toronto, ON

- 2014: Head Dancer, Saugeen Annual Pow Wow, Saugeen First Nation, ON

- 2015: Youth Creative Painting Class, Orillia Native Woman's Group, Orillia, ON

- 2015: Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Artists, Simcoe, ON

- 2016: Teach Traditional Drumming and Singing, Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School, Rama, ON

- 2016: Head Dancer, 11th Annual Georgian College Pow Wow, Barrie, ON

- 2016: Georgian College Pow Wow Committee, Barrie, ON

- 2016: Entrepreneur, Georgian College, Barrie, ON

- 2010: Mural, Humber College, Toronto, ON

- 2011: Tribal Music, Fury Sur le Lac, QC

- 2016: Yotuni Logo, London, ON

- 2016: 11th Annual Pow Wow T-shirt, Barrie, ON

**Awards:**

- 2011: Nominee, Aboriginal Choice Music Awards, Winnipeg, MB

- 2011: Winner, Best Traditional Album, Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, Toronto, ON

**Public Art Installations:**

- 2023: Mural, Georgian College, Barrie, ON

- 2023: 20 Paintings, Suswin Housing, North Bay, ON

- 2022: Mural, Grey Bruce Family Services, Owen Sound, ON

- 2022: 2 Murals, Saugeen Employment/Training, Saugeen First Nation, ON

- 2022: Mural, New Path Youth and Family Services, Barrie, ON

**Education:**

- 2016-18: Gshkoziwin Apprenticeship

- 2000-02: White Mountain Academy of the Arts, Elliot Lake, ON

**Collections:**

Works held in private collections in Canada, USA, and Europe.

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