I Am Not a Costume

Wilman, Regina Alice: - Regina Wilman is a freelance Canadian-Indigenous artist of Plains Cree descent, born in Atikameg (Whitefish Lake Reserve), AB. She grew up in a small town in Ontario, and after high school, she attended Emily Carr University for Art and Design in Vancouver, BC, specializing in illustration. After University, she moved back to her home town in Ontario, participating in local art shows and community creative projects. She specializes in Indigenous art encompassing the histories, teachings, and stories of her culture. Regina always knew from a young age she wanted to be an artist and further her knowledge of Indigenous culture. She drew inspiration from different elements and always had a sketchbook and pencil in hand. Her greatest inspiration is her Grandmother, who raised her to be proud of her Indigenous culture and encouraged her to follow her creative path.