About the Artist

Bethany Mckay is a Dakota Artist and graphic designer based in Wipazoka Wakpa. A reservation otherwise known as Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Canada. Born and raised she grew up with strong ties to her culture and identity.

Through art she has maintained her connection to Dakota culture. Her artwork strives to show the beauty, resiliency, and strength not only embedded in Dakota culture. But also as an indigenous person living in this world.

Bethany is skilled in both traditional and digital art mediums. Acrylic painting, pencil crayons, mixed media, to name a few. Also specializing in custom designs such as logo’s, branding, original art posters, clothing, book covers & design, business cards, advertising, etc

Her artwork is inspired by her experiences and beliefs as a Dakota woman. With little representation of indigenous people in the world, Dakota Nations especially, her art aims to represent indigenous people in a positive light.