Hazel is a mixed blood Anishinaabe, Finnish, Irish, and English woman she lives at the edge of the wild pacific northwest woods, with freshwater streaming past, the prints of bear and dog on the ground, the sounds of ravens and eagles overhead; a place which has helped bring her artistic impetus – awe & reverence of the world – into a sharp focus. The Joy and Ease which comes with seeing and celebrating life naturally uses her training and experience to create expressions of colourful love.

Beginning with a BFA from Toronto Metropolitan University, hazel has maintained an inter-arts practice for over twenty-five years, weaving inter-generational storytelling and art-making circles into healing community work, all supported by her unique perspective on connection.