Janelle Wawia
Janelle Wawia is a bold fashion brand that celebrates individuality and fearless expression. With traditional and contemporary designs, garments are created that fuse high fashion with street style, offering a distinct edge to those who aren’t afraid to stand out. Drawing inspiration from culture, art, and lived experiences, Janelle Wawia blends sleek silhouettes with harvested materials to create pieces that are as dynamic as they are wearable.
Janelle Wawia is more than just a fashion brand—it’s a celebration, empowering women to express themselves through statement-making pieces showing their individuality. Each design is thoughtfully crafted to go beyond trends, blending boldness with elegance to create clothing that resonates with women.
Nindayaamin Omaa Gayaabi
Nindayaamin Omaa Gayaabi translated to Ojibwe is We Are Still Here. This painting was completed by Janelle Wawia in response to Canada’s 150th celebration in 2017. It was also in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Prints available.
This Anishinaabekwe represents many children, young women, mothers and grandmothers who show the world that we are still here despite many acts of violence, cultural genocide, and thousands of murdered and missing women.
Indigenous women have been a backbone in healing, resistance, resurgence and resilience of our people. The background of this painting is influenced by a ribbon skirt and the circles represent the seven generations and the seven grandfather teachings.
There is a dignified and powerful resilience prior to and subsequent of the dominion of Canada and it's 150th Anniversary.