Tracey Metallic

A Mi’gmaq artist born and raised on the shores of the Restigouche River.  Tracey’s career in painting was launched as a therapeutic outlet, painting cartoon characters for her grandchildren. 

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When her brush touched the canvas a bright spark was lit. She connected immediately and has been creating ever since. Tracey’s artwork reflects much of her own healing journey in life and she believes that everyone is on their own journey looking to better their lives and to put everything they have experienced into retrospect. Residing in her home community of Listuguj, in the territory of Gespe’gewagi,

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Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University and a Masters of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University.