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Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ is a Nehiyaw Isko artist, from Bigstone Cree Nation. She currently resides in Amiskwaciy Waskahikan also known as Edmonton, Alberta.  Her work often explores history, knowledge and traditional practices. Through the use of her body and language, she speaks to the past, present and future. Cheyenne’s work is rooted in the strength to feel, express and heal. Bringing her ancestors with her, she moves through installation, photography, video, sound, and fashion and performance art.

Mullyanne is a name I carry with honour. The story of Mullyanne that has been told to me is that she was a Nehiyaw elder in the community who would Natohksisot, (dress in all kinds of ways). The name Mullyanne was given to her by her community and again was given to Nimama for how she would dress. When I came into the world I became little Mullyanne. I have always looked up to Nimama so to receive this name felt very special. When I would visit my Kokums and aunties in Wabasca in the summers and would be called Mullyanne, I always felt held with love. It is an honour. I carry that name, story and spirit with me when sharing my art and designs. In hopes you all can also feel held with love from all the aunties and Kokums.