About Us
About Gallery
Indigena
Gallery Indigena, established in the early 1970s by Erla Boyer, is a family-run gallery dedicated to promoting indigenous art. Specializing in Inuit sculptures, Iroquois carvings, and Northwest Coast art, the gallery showcases the rich cultural heritage of First Nation peoples.
With locations in Stratford and a corporate head office in Toronto, Ontario, and Granville Island, Vancouver, Gallery Indigena offers a diverse collection of artworks. The gallery features art by renowned artists including Nuna Parr, Susan Point , Jim Charlie , Maxine Noel, Michael Robinson, and Irene Klar, reflecting a deep commitment to indigenous creativity.
About Gallery
Indigena
Gallery Indigena, established in the early 1970s by Erla Boyer, is a family-run gallery dedicated to promoting indigenous art. Specializing in Inuit sculptures, Iroquois carvings, and Northwest Coast art, the gallery showcases the rich cultural heritage of First Nation peoples.
With locations in Stratford and a corporate head office in Toronto, Ontario, and Granville Island, Vancouver, Gallery Indigena offers a diverse collection of artworks. The gallery features art by renowned artists including Nuna Parr, Susan Point , Jim Charlie , Maxine Noel, Michael Robinson, and Irene Klar, reflecting a deep commitment to indigenous creativity.
Maxine Noel, Michael RobinWith locations in Stratford and a corporate head office in Toronto, Ontario, and Granville Island, Vancouver, Gallery Indigena offers a diverse collection of artworks. The gallery features art by renowned artists including Nuna Parr, Susan Point , Jim Charlie ,son, and Irene Klar, reflecting a deep commitment to indigenous creativity.
About Gallery Indigena
Gallery Indigena, established in the early 1970s by Erla Boyer, is a family-run gallery dedicated to promoting indigenous art. Specializing in Inuit sculptures, Iroquois carvings, and Northwest Coast art, the gallery showcases the rich cultural heritage of First Nation peoples.
Our History
“For more than 55 years, Gallery Indigena has been a major centre for indigenous art. Erla Boyer left a teaching position in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology to open a gallery of indigenous art. Erla expresses a love and enthusiasm for native people and their creative work which is reflected in the gallery itself and in her deep involvement with the artists of First Nations.”
— Dr. Laird Christie, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario.
Our Milestones
1970
Inukshuk Gallery opens its first location in Waterloo, Ontario. Hosts major exhibitions featuring visiting artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitaloosie Saila, Enook Manomie, Malaya Akulukjuk, Tivi Etook, Margaret Amaroak, and Agnes Goose.
1972
Hosts the first major exhibition of the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection.
1980
Opens second location in Stratford, Ontario. Gallery Indigena celebrates 10 years of operation. Notable exhibitions include work by artist Arthur Shilling.
1990
Stratford moves to a larger location. Gallery Indigena celebrates 20 years of promoting Indigenous art. Features major exhibitions including work by Germaine Arnaktauyok.
1995
Gallery relocates to its current location at the corner of Ontario and Downie Streets in Stratford.
Gallery Indigena celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous art.
2000
Gallery Indigena celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous art.
2009
Inukshuk Gallery opens in Vancouver on historic Granville Island.
2015
Gallery Indigena opens a third location in Toronto’s Historic Distillery District.
2010
Gallery Indigena celebrates 40 years of supporting Indigenous artists.
2017
Chosen as the Canadian Host gallery for the Annual Cape Dorset Print Collection. Launches its first website to reach a broader online audience.
2019
Moved to Toronto head office
2020
Celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous culture through art and craftsmanship.
2022
Family business expands with the inclusion of Doug Socha, son of Erla.
2023
Family business grows further with the addition of Patti Socha, daughter of Erla.
2025
Launches a new website with an integrated shopping cart. Gallery Indigena celebrates 55 years in business.
1970
Inukshuk Gallery opens its first location in Waterloo, Ontario. Hosts major exhibitions featuring visiting artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitaloosie Saila, Enook Manomie, Malaya Akulukjuk, Tivi Etook, Margaret Amaroak, and Agnes Goose.
1972
Hosts the first major exhibition of the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection.
1980
Opens second location in Stratford, Ontario. Gallery Indigena celebrates 10 years of operation. Notable exhibitions include work by artist Arthur Shilling.
1990
Stratford moves to a larger location. Gallery Indigena celebrates 20 years of promoting Indigenous art. Features major exhibitions including work by Germaine Arnaktauyok.
1995
Gallery relocates to its current location at the corner of Ontario and Downie Streets in Stratford.
Gallery Indigena celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous art.
2000
Gallery Indigena celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous art.
2009
Inukshuk Gallery opens in Vancouver on historic Granville Island.
2015
Gallery Indigena opens a third location in Toronto’s Historic Distillery District.
2010
Gallery Indigena celebrates 40 years of supporting Indigenous artists.
2017
Chosen as the Canadian Host gallery for the Annual Cape Dorset Print Collection. Launches its first website to reach a broader online audience.
2019
Moved to Toronto head office
2020
Celebrates 30 years of promoting Indigenous culture through art and craftsmanship.
2022
Family business expands with the inclusion of Doug Socha, son of Erla.
2023
Family business grows further with the addition of Patti Socha, daughter of Erla.
2025
Launches a new website with an integrated shopping cart. Gallery Indigena celebrates 55 years in business.