Dr. Jamaica Cass is an Indigenous beadwork artist and member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Turtle Clan. Her art reflects both the traditional practices of Indigenous beadwork using historical materials such as antler, caribou hair, leather, porcupine quills and seed beads blended with contemporary elements such as crystals, semi-precious stones and precious metals and integrates this with her passion for both traditional designs and health and well-being through anatomy themes.   

When not pursing her art, Jamaica works in primary care and is an Indigenous Health physician working on-reserve.  She also teaches at the Queen's University School of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine.  She is a wife and mother of two girls and two dogs.  Her beadwork can be seen permanently displayed at Queen's University and is worn worldwide. 

This mixed media artwork was a collaboration with the concept designer, Tiffany Cass, member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Tiffany Cass created a digital design of the artwork that Jamaica used as a framework for beading.

Lindsay Brant is an Adjunct Lecturer, Indigenous Curriculum and Ways of Knowing at Queen’s University. She is from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and is a Mom to two very sweet young boys.

She is also a storyteller, and writes non-fiction, poetry, children’s literature, and self-development books.

She uses a culturally based storytelling approach to weave in stories from her knowledge and cultural understanding, and her own professional and personal experiences, to take you on a journey towards discovering your core values and strengths as an individual, while encouraging you to learn, lead and teach from your gifts.