Art, Resilience, and Skateboard Dreams | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Peatr Thomas, a Cree and Ojibwa artist, turned his skateboarding roots into monumental art — crafting a four-meter skateboard deck honoring Joe Buffalo’s legendary Montreal jump, then scaling down the design for everyday boards. Blending street culture with carpentry skills, he redefines fine art as everywhere we touch — from murals across Canada to workshops that teach youth the full creative process. Through mentorship and hands-on learning, Thomas empowers the next generation, proving that authenticity and grit are the truest forms of artistic legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…