Niskak Geese Indigenous Artist Journal Eruoma Awashish

Oscardo is a leading souvenir and gift supplier featuring some of Canada’s most iconic Indigenous artwork. Since 1997, Oscardo has been an industry leader, paying royalties to 24 artists for every product sold and consulting the artists during development to ensure a beautiful product that fairly represents and promotes their artwork. Known for carrying quality items featuring top designs, Oscardo’s products are found in Indigenous-owned stores and wholesalers, boutiques, museums, public and private art galleries, National Parks and government organizations in every province across the country. 

Indigenous Ownership: Oscardo is part of the Arctic Beverages family. Arctic Beverages is owned by Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corp and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation, collectively representing 13 First Nations and four northern communities.

Eruoma Awashish is an Atikamekw Nehirowisiw artist from the community of Opitciwan, holding a degree in interdisciplinary arts, whose artistic practice focuses on the decolonization of the Sacred. Winner of the Contemporary Art Award from the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) in 2025, she has exhibited at international events such as the "Habitar el norte" exhibition at the Museo Cabanas in Guadalajara, Mexico, and at the Biennale Révélations in Paris. Her work aims to create spaces for dialogue to foster a better understanding of First Nations cultures. Through metaphorical symbols that combine spirituality and syncretism, she indigenizes elements of Catholicism within the Atikamekw context, reinforcing her spirituality and questioning historical norms. Through her practice, Awashish highlights the strength and resilience of First Nations in the face of colonization, while celebrating their rich cultural heritage.