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Cheekbone Beauty partners with Indigenous artist Kent Monkman for celebratory makeup launch

Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content The St. Catharines, Ont.,-based company teamed up with Cree artist Kent Monkman for a limited-edition makeup release. Article content Article content Called the Powwow Kit, the vegan and cruelty-free makeup package includes four products: Mattifying Moon Dust translucent powder; a Horizon Lip Pencil in the shade True Red; Healing Lip Oil in the limited-edition shade Resilience Red; and the fan-favourite Uprise Mascara. Article content 'This collaboration merges art and beauty as tools for visibility, empowerment and education,' says Cheekbone Beauty founder and Anishinaabe entrepreneur Jennifer Harper. 'It invites our community to engage with Indigenous culture in a way that's intentional, meaningful and visually impactful. Together, we're amplifying Indigenous voices through beauty, reframing narratives, and reminding the world that Indigenous beauty is a beautiful reflection of identity and culture.' Article content A cool — and collectible — aspect of this limited-time release is the fact that the makeup packaging sleeve, which features Monkman's iconic artwork Giants Walked the Earth, can be unfolded and framed as a piece of art. Article content Monkman, who was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023, is an internationally renowned artist whose work has been displayed at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and many others. Article content 'Monkman's art challenges colonial narratives and reclaims Indigenous identity through bold, unapologetic storytelling,' says Harper. 'By featuring his iconic work on our packaging, we bring that same energy into the beauty world — where representation has long been limited or stereotyped.' Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC (@cheekbonebeauty) Article content Article content Article content