For Nadya Kwandibens, a member of Animakee Wa Zhing 37 First Nation, being the city’s Photo Laureate came as a complete surprise. She is the third person and first Indigenous woman to receive that honour. Here's a look at who she is and what she’s shot.
For Nadya Kwandibens, a member of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation, being dubbed the city’scame as a complete surprise. “I didn’t even know my name had been submitted,” she said. But on March 29, the award-winning portrait and events photographer became just the third person — and first Indigenous woman — to receive that honour. Here’s what she had to say about her new exposure.
I started because I wanted to see more accurate portrayals of Indigenous people. Historically, representation had always been whatever you saw in the news. It was always under this portrayal of Indigenous peoples living in struggle and strife. Or we’re protesters or angry. I always found that problematic because that’s not how I envision ourselves. As an Indigenous woman, to turn the camera on my own community is important.
the obstacles, it’s just being a woman, an Indigenous woman. I’ve had photographers come up to me interrupt my shoots to
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