Amanda Myers
Artist, Educator, Mom and Auntie
Boozhoo!! Kitaay Bizhikikwe ndizhinikaaz, waabizheshi ndodem. Anishinaabe bezho Mide kwe ndow. My name is Kitaay Bizhikikwe, I also use my English name, Amanda Myers. I am marten clan, and a member of the Three Fires Midewiwin Confederacy. As someone of blended lineage I draw inspiration from my fathers' Anishinaabe family lines of Cadotte/Cadeau and Myers/Maillette, the oldest place that we come from being Mooningwaanikaaning, or Madeline Island, Wisconsin. Due to the movement of my ancestors I do not claim a community, but honor these family lines. I equally honor my mothers' lines of Peel and Cook connecting me to English and Welsh ancestry.
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My goal is to honor all those that have come before me, the support of my parents, and my Mide family far and wide. Quoting my dear niece Shki Aandeseh, "Auntie, just do your best, do your best not to paddle in circles!", and that is what I promise to do, my best.
What I like to do...
Build community and create inspiring art.
Building Relationships: Consulting & Creative Facilitation​
I support organizations, teams and individuals by designing and facilitating educational experiences that strengthen relationships, deepen understanding, and support sustainable growth. My work is grounded in fostering healthy relationships and communities, taking time and care to develop an offering that will meet the specific needs of the group or individual, ensuring learning is relevant, grounded, and transformative.
Organizational & Workplace Consulting
I support organizations in cultivating ethical, sustainable, and relationship-based practices, including:
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Developing best practices for decolonized hiring, equitable retention, and workplace wellbeing
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Building healthy workplace cultures rooted in accountability and respect
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Supporting staff with diverse abilities through systems designed for growth and not burnout
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Providing foundational learning on the history of Turtle Island and its relevance for employers today
These sessions combine historical context, practical tools, and reflective dialogue to create meaningful change within workplace systems.
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Art Education & Creative Practice
I also facilitate hands-on creative learning spaces that explore both technique and deeper cultural context:
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The missing pieces of art history — an Indigenous perspective
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Jewelry making and metal forming techniques
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Stained glass with a focus on three-dimensional form
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Acrylic painting with an emphasis on transparent layering
Creative practice becomes a space for connection, reflection, and embodied learning.
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My strength is in innovative solutions for the heavy parts of the work. Let's talk about how I can help!
