Kris Nahrgang is Mississauga (Ojibway) with Treaty Status held at Curve Lake. He is an archeologist and experienced diver who has worked in a close relationship with underwater archaeologists at Parks Canada, mainly along the Trent Severn. Kris has also attempted to establish a cultural heritage/archaeological research and curatorial facility that will serve the needs of a large group of the smaller southern Ontario native communities. He has served as a member of the Ministry of Culture advisory committee to contribute to the development of new Stage 1-4 archaeological assessment technical guidelines. Kris is a multi-disciplinary artist working in wood, stone and traditional oil mediums. He was commissioned by the Canadian National Exhibition to produce a 36' UNITY POLE (Totem). As well, his work can be found in numerous private and corporate collection including Anne Murray, Justin Trudeau, President George Bush, Prince Andrew, Keech Rainwater (Lonestar), Nik Antropov (Atlanta Thrashers), Brian Skinner (Phoenix Suns), and the late Nelson Mandella.
