Indigenous Artist

Jared Tailfeathers is a multidisciplinary, biracial Blackfoot (Kainai) artist, musician, inventor, workshop facilitator/teacher, Blackfoot Historian/researcher and author. He builds original designed musical instruments for interactive projects, performances, workshops, recording, and for sale. I work in various styles, media, genres, and materials depending on the project or commission. His focus is to bridging gaps between arts and culture media, for cultural education, workshops, and collaboration. With a special focus on locating, acknowledging, protecting and preserving important Blackfoot cultural sites and art.

INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY

First Nations

SELF-IDENTIFICATION

Kainai Blood First Nation