Sources & Resources

Wabanaki modernism emerged with force in the 1960s through the Micmac Indian Craftsmen (MIC), whose national visibility was followed by decades of neglect. The 2022 exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery—the first major survey of the MIC—helped restore this history to view.

Members of the MIC

Many men, women, and youth contributed their time, skill, and dedication to the Micmac Indian Craftsmen. This list of members was compiled from archival documents such as employee records, pay sheets, and recollections by Jane Alice Dedam. The authors have done their utmost to compile a comprehensive list and apologize in advance for any omissions. Please let us know if you notice any omissions. We will be happy to correct them.

Anthony Augustine

David Augustine

Doris Augustine

Frank Augustine

Gilbert Augustine

John Augustine

Kenneth Augustine

Leo Augustine

Lillian Augustine

Mary (Mrs. Norman) Augustine

Norman Augustine

Sam Augustine

Stella Augustine

Stephen Augustine

Theresa (Mrs. Leo J.) Augustine

Vincent Augustine

Mary Barlow

Vincent Barlow

George Clair

John H. Clair

K. Clair

Stephen Clair

Alfred Clement

Issac Clement

Lucy Clement

Peter Tom Clement

Susie Clement

Raymond Coppage

Jane Alice (Simon) Dedam

Michael Dedam

Stephen Dedam

Cecilia Francis

Edward Francis

Louis F. Francis

Louise (Mrs. Anthony) Francis

Mary (Mrs. Martin) Francis

Michael Francis

Syrena Francis

Vincent Francis

Mrs. Louis Joseph

Peter Joseph

Stephen Joseph

Claudia Levy

Doris Levy

Jane Levy

Marion (Mrs. Peter) Levy

Peter Levy

Philomene (Mrs. Albert) Levy

Barbara Milliea

Elizabeth Milliea

Eva Milliea

Lucy Milliea

Mildred Milliea

Rose (Mrs. Levi) Milliea

Sally (Mrs. Anthony) Milliea

Annie (Mrs. Henry) Peter Paul

Judy (Mrs. Tom) Peter Paul

Tom Peter Paul

Veronica Paul

Albert Peters

Andrew Peters

Angeliqua (Mrs. Henry) Sanipass

Esther Sanipass

Herbert Sanipass

Joe John Sanipass

Arthur Simon

Celina Simon

Doris Augustine Simon

Isabel Simon

Jesse Simon

Joe Simon

L. Simon

Lena Simon

Mary Louise Simon

Regina Simon

Tom Simon

W. J. Simon

Levi Sock

Wabanaki Modern Documentary

A short documentary directed by Clem McIntosh and produced by Sandy Hunter, Wabanaki Modern explores the Micmac Indian Craftsmen collective of 1960s New Brunswick. Created as a companion to the 2022 exhibition at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, it examines the movement’s legacy and its lasting impact on contemporary Indigenous art.

Learn more about the Wabanaki Modern documentary and watch it for free on CBC Gem: https://cazador.ca/wabanaki-modern/