Leah Dorion
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Leah Dorion is a Métis artist born and raised in Saskatchewan. A painter, filmmaker and writer, she is also a teacher and mentor to other artists. She has written everything from research papers for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples to children’s books to video documentaries that showcase Métis culture and history.
In her paintings, Dorion speaks to the spiritual strength of Indigenous women, often emphasizing the key role women play in passing on vital knowledge in every culture, especially given that women are often the first teachers of the next generation. She describes her work as “elemental,” often representing nature and air, earth, fire and water in brightly coloured, boldly patterned canvasses. Nature and animals feature heavily in all her works. Her vivid and inspiring work can be seen at leahdorion.ca. As artist-inresidence at the Mann Art Gallery in Prince Albert, she mentored youth and collaborated with several young artists in the creation of five outdoor installations over the summer of 2020.
Robert Bateman Award
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary and in salute to an extraordinary artist and nature lover, the Canadian Wildlife Federation established this award to recognize those who, through artistic expression, have furthered the awareness of and appreciation for Canada’s wildlife and habitats and their conservation.
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