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Behind the Design: A Celebration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Art and Cultures

  • Jun 20, 2023
  • History
  • 10 minute read

The 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coin is an invitation to learn about and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories and heritages. Taking a cooperative approach, three artists—Megan Currie, English River First Nation, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak), Inuvialuit Settlement Region and Jennine Krauchi, Red River Métis—actively developed the coin design together.

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The 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coin is an invitation to learn about and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories and heritages. Taking a cooperative approach, three artists—Megan Currie, English River First Nation, Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak), Inuvialuit Settlement Region and Jennine Krauchi, Red River Métis—actively developed the coin design together.

Design details by artist Megan Currie, English River First Nation that are featured on the National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative circulation coin
Two versions of the 2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coin
Design details by artist Myrna Pokiak (Agnaviak), Inuvialuit Settlement Region that are featured on the National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative circulation coin
2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coins
Design details by artist Jennine Krauchi, Red River Métis that are featured on the National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative circulation coin
2023 National Indigenous Peoples Day commemorative $2 coins