Irvin Head – Irvin Head is a Metis man of Cree and Belgian descent. He was born and raised in Northern Manitoba and resides in Cranberry Portage. Irvin discovered a great passion for carving and artwork, working with soapstone, alabaster, pipestone, moose antler and diamond willow. Irvin has shown his work internationally and across Canada, and is the co-chairperson of the Cranberry Aboriginal Arts Committee and the Co-President of the Manitoba Aboriginal Arts Council Inc.