The Canvas Remembers: Spirit and Skin

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  • Jessica Jerome

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  • Jessica Jerome

    Jessica Jerome (Two-Spirited) is Mi’kmaq, originating from the district of Gespegewagi. She was born in Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation and was later adopted by the Jerome family in Gesgapegiag. Jessica is a member of the Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band, which is situated along the banks of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec. Jessica’s professional art education includes studies at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, where she earned a Certificate in Foundation of Visual Arts. She furthered her education with a Certificate in Applied Media and Communication Arts and obtained a Graphic Design Diploma from the Waterfront Campus of Nova Scotia Community College. Jessica’s artwork has been exhibited in several galleries and juried shows across Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Her pieces are part of permanent displays at the Cancer Centre in Kingston, Ontario, as well as in her home community. She has also contributed graphics and logo design work for Mi’kmaq communities throughout Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, supporting First Nation community and economic development initiatives.

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Published

2026-04-29

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2026): “Healing is an Act of Communion”: Critical Perspectives on Women’s Health, Wellness, and Disease

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