Lance Cardinal

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About Lance Cardinal

LANCE CARDINAL ᐊᐧᒐᐢᐠ First Nations artist, designer, and entrepreneur CEO/Soulflame Creative Services 2-Spirit, He/Him Origins: Bigstone Cree Nation, Wabasca-Desmarais, Alberta. Treaty 8 Territory Home community: Calling Lake, Alberta Resides in: Edmonton, Alberta Lance Cardinal has quickly become one of Alberta’s leading First Nations artists and entrepreneurs. He is a member of the Bigstone Cree Nation in Treaty 8 territory and comes from Calling Lake, Alberta. His 30-year journey in the arts has allowed him to work with world class organizations all over Canada, including IKEA, Rugby Canada, Unbelts, Telus World of Science, The Edmonton Public Library and most recently the Edmonton Oilers. He engages in creative projects like murals, sculpture, paintings, and media that bring nations together, raise awareness on Indigenous issues and shine a positive light on the beauty of his people. Lance also works as a philanthropist and Indigenous advisor, bringing authentic perspectives and cultural influences to organizations like Fort Edmonton Park and The Edmonton Oilers. His business, Soulflame Creative Services, is a design and creativity firm located near Whyte Avenue in the Old Strathcona arts district. The space features its own TV studio, offices and workshop. Soulflame produces the YouTube kids show, “Indigenous Art Adventures”, a half hour Mr.Dress-Up style program that brings families together through art, culture and language. Lance keeps his career diverse and inspired, allowing the Creator to guide his path and inform his work. He leads with his heart and his work delivers a message: “It is the love we have for others and the love we have for ourselves that will heal our Nations and bring us all together.”