Guided By Polaris

Perpetually active and engaged, personal growth, creating, and community are at the centre of Polaris.

Polaris is Red River Métis with a blend of mixed European settler and Sami ancestry. Being raised outside Indigenous communities, Polaris is now actively reclaiming their Indigenous roots. Polaris doesn’t speak on behalf of any of these communities and can only speak for themselves. Polaris’s deep love for the land grew from a childhood immersed in the vastness of the prairies, where being on land and exploring were integral parts of their upbringing.

Polaris is all about Movement, Time, and Space. They love creating art as a way to tackle problems and express what’s going on in their life. With a firm belief that our past, present, and future are all intertwined, to truly connect with others and understand where we’re headed, we need to appreciate our history, live in the present, and look ahead. Through their art, which often involves temporary and transitional solutions, Polaris wants to contribute to a future that’s better for everyone, based on our own unique definitions of “better.” By exploring solutions from the past, Polaris gains insight into the present and paves the way for a future filled with meaning and purpose.