Inspired by Mother Earth and the Spirit World,
William Monague shares his unique artistic expression and Anishnabek Culture by providing the "Spirit of Color" to any home or business.
William Monague's expression of color is distinctly modern, inspired with spiritual qualities. The simplicity of composition and his illuminative style gives a unique nature to his presentation. William has had an expansive success with a career in the arts. - Seven Grandfathers Award for Humility 2012 - Ontario Union of Ontario Indians, Lifetime Achievment Award for the Arts 2008 - Most Unique Native Artist –British Columbia, Canada 1990 - Most Unique Native Artist –Alberta, Canada 1990 - International Private Collectors, Germany, Spain, Japan, England, Africa - National Museum of the American Indian, “Porcupine Quill Armband” 1983 -Washington Museum of Fine Art, “antler carving” 1984 - Turtle Art Gallery New York, “Quill Regalia” 1983 - Royal Ontario Museum – “Keeper of the Pipe” 1981 - Whetung’s Art Gallery – early works of art 1979-1989 - Monague Native Crafts Inc. – Created 1980, leading global producer of native crafts. - Georgian College Midland, Ontario Campus – “Georgian Spirit” 2011 - Georgian College, Ontario Orillia Campus – “Our Educators” 2010 - IBM sponsored workshop, “Native Art and Technology” 2011 - St. Theresa’s Midland, Ontario “Bear Clan”, “Strength, Hope & New Beginings” 2012 - Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre, Private Collection - The Art Loft, Toronto, Ontario 1984 - Canada Council for the Arts, fostering appreciation of legends, culture, language and art, “Snowy and the Otter” project, - Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet Nunavut 1999 - Simcoe County District School Board, Native Art& Technology and Traditional Art workshops 2011 - Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, “Traditional Art”workshops and “Native Art & Technology” workshops 2010 - Christian Island Elementory School – Educational Traditional and Contemporary Art Summer Camp 2010 - Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre – “Little Eagles” and “Little Beavers” Youth Art Program 1996-1998 - Whetung’s Art Gallery, Curve Lake, Ontario 1989 - CHUM, City TV Artist Vignette Award, Aboriginal Tourism Association 2002
- Sharing Anishnabek Culture and Spirituality through the "Spirit of Color" -