"While some art is created by hand, mine is created with the teeth. My birch bark bitings capture an imprint of connection between light and shadow, teeth and bark. Each piece reflects a kaleidoscope of impressions from my life and the teachings that guide me.

I was born and raised in Churchill, Manitoba in the 1950s, with maternal roots in Southend Reindeer Lake and Pukatawagan. My mother’s resilience has impacted me deeply and her spirit is woven into everything I create. I’m a proud member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation; we are Assin’skowitiniwak (Rocky Cree).

As a self-taught artist with over thirty years of practice, I carry a deep responsibility to preserve and share this traditional art form. Birch bark biting is more than technique — it is memory, storytelling, and connection."

To learn more and watch Pat demonstrate, click here.