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Katie Wilhelm
Indigenous Artist

Katie Wilhelm, RGD (she/her) is an award-winning Indigenous artist based in London, Ontario.

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“Your understanding of our needs, purpose and goals are reflected beautifully in the completed project.”
— Humber College
“She approached the work with passion, clarity, and vision. She is a true collaborator”
— Grand Theatre London

Artist Statement

“Katie utilizes art and design to connect communities and create storytelling opportunities.”


Award-Winning, Indigenous Artist

Katie Wilhelm (RGD) is a London Top 40 Under 40 award-winning designer, consultant, and artist. She utilizes art and design to connect communities and create storytelling opportunities.

Katie is a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Neyaashiinigmiing with Canadian settler heritage. A champion for all Indigenous Peoples, Katie continuously looks to inspire others to create a colourful future for Turtle Island.

Areas of Expertise

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

  • Illustration

  • Digital Artwork Commissions

  • Mural Production

  • Visual Land Acknowledgements

 

Exhibitions and Experience

  • UPwithART, Artist with Museum London and The Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness, 2023

  • GardenShip and State, Exhibition Publication, 2023

  • Shared Waters: London Listens, Photography Book Publication, 2022

  • Baagaakige, Exhibition at Forest City Gallery, 2022

  • Visual Land Acknowledgement Artwork Commission, London Arts Council, 2022

  • IndigenArt Market, Curator with Downtown London, 2021

  • Mush Whole, Mural Installation at Grand Theatre London, 2021

  • London Tourism Welcome Centre Indigenous Artwork Collection, Selection Committee Member with London Arts Council, 2021

  • Artfusion Gallery, Co-Director, 2012-2014

  • LondonFuse New Media Collective, Co-Founder, Past-President/Chair, 2010-2019

  • 379 Collective, Co-Founder, 2009-2014

Awards and Honours

  • Small Business of the Year Award Nominee, 2022, London Business Achievement Awards hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce

  • 20 Under 40 Award Recipient, Dec. 2021, Twenty Under Forty Foundation

  • In-House Design Award, Nov. 2017, Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)

  • Excellence in Economic Development Award, Sep. 2017, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

  • Best Strategic Plan and Initiative, Feb. 2014, Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)

  • Marketing Campaign of the Year, Feb. 2013, Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)

  • Most Popular Scene Builder Award, July 2011, London Music Awards, Scene Magazine

  • Ontario Scholar Award, 2004, Ontario Ministry of Education


Artist Press

News
City celebrates public art initiatives in the downtown
June 22, 2026
City celebrates public art initiatives in the downtown
June 22, 2026

City of London Newsroom, Posted on Monday, June 22, 2026. Photo credit: Ron Benner

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June 22, 2026
Public Art Unveiling for the Dundas Place Public Art Project
June 5, 2026
Public Art Unveiling for the Dundas Place Public Art Project
June 5, 2026

Artwork by Katie Wilhelm will be launched by the London Arts Council and The City of London at a Public Art Unveiling for the Dundas Place Public Art Project on June 20th 2:00-4:00pm in the Central Library Rotary Reading Garden.

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June 5, 2026
I am Facilitating the Panel at the Indigenous Arts and Stories Exhibition Unveiling!
June 3, 2026
I am Facilitating the Panel at the Indigenous Arts and Stories Exhibition Unveiling!
June 3, 2026

Join us for a special unveiling of newly acquired works from the City of London’s Permanent Indigenous Art Collection.

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June 3, 2026
I am the Keynote Speaker at the Art Hives Creative Summit!
June 3, 2026
I am the Keynote Speaker at the Art Hives Creative Summit!
June 3, 2026

How can creativity help build belonging in our city? The ‘Art Hives Creative Summit’ will explore how a shared creative space in downtown London can foster connection, care, and belonging while responding to housing insecurity, isolation, and social exclusion.

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June 3, 2026
I am Facilitating 'Making Space: Business, Indigenous Art, and Reconciliation'
May 26, 2026
I am Facilitating 'Making Space: Business, Indigenous Art, and Reconciliation'
May 26, 2026

Join the London Chamber of Commerce for the launch of Making Space: Business, Indigenous Art, and Reconciliation, our new Indigenous-led Chamber gallery programme developed in partnership with Indigenous London Arts and the London Arts Council.

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May 26, 2026
I am a Moderator at the NextGen Women Entrepreneurs Summit!
February 24, 2026
I am a Moderator at the NextGen Women Entrepreneurs Summit!
February 24, 2026

On March 7 at Huron University Co-hosted by Ivey Business School at Western University, we’re bringing together 75 women and gender-diverse students from Western University, Huron University, and King's University College for the NextGen – Women Entrepreneur Summit.

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February 24, 2026
I am Speaking at Community Outlook - Climate Action for Businesses
February 19, 2026
I am Speaking at Community Outlook - Climate Action for Businesses
February 19, 2026

The London Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of London as Principal Sponsor, is proud to present Climate Action for Business, an event designed to help businesses understand, prepare for, and lead in a changing climate.

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February 19, 2026
London’s Rapid Transit Shelters are getting a splash of local art by Katie Wilhelm
January 16, 2026
London’s Rapid Transit Shelters are getting a splash of local art by Katie Wilhelm
January 16, 2026

The City of London will begin installing public art on Rapid Transit bus shelters in spring 2026, starting with eleven shelters along the Downtown Loop and East London Link corridors.

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January 16, 2026
I am Speaking at Red Scarf 2025!
December 3, 2025
I am Speaking at Red Scarf 2025!
December 3, 2025

I am honoured to have shared a stage with Canada’s Drag Race winner Priyanka to welcome attendees to the 2025 annual Red Scarf fundraising in support of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection.

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December 3, 2025
I am speaking with the Beyond Multiple Choice conference!
October 29, 2025
I am speaking with the Beyond Multiple Choice conference!
October 29, 2025

I am excited to speak at the Beyond Multiple Choice conference on how EQAO prioritized Indigenous reconciliation.

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October 29, 2025
I am Speaking on the 'Women in 2025' Panel!
September 15, 2025
I am Speaking on the 'Women in 2025' Panel!
September 15, 2025

Join a panel discussion exploring what it means to be a woman in 2025. This event brings together voices from diverse communities to reflect on the progress we’ve made, the challenges we still face and how art and culture can be catalysts for change.

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September 15, 2025
I am Facilitating 'Ask the Experts, Indigenous Allyship in the Workplace' with the London Chamber of Commerce
September 10, 2025
I am Facilitating 'Ask the Experts, Indigenous Allyship in the Workplace' with the London Chamber of Commerce
September 10, 2025

Join us for an empowering and thought-provoking conversation on Allyship in the Workplace, where we'll explore what it truly means to be an ally, and how individuals and organizations can actively support equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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September 10, 2025
I am Quoted in the Cover Story of Municipal World Magazine, August 2025!
August 19, 2025
I am Quoted in the Cover Story of Municipal World Magazine, August 2025!
August 19, 2025

London, Ontario, stands at a pivotal moment in its development. As the city shapes its future, culture emerges as an essential component of this process. A vibrant cultural sector significantly contributes to economic growth, tourism, community engagement, and overall urban vitality.

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August 19, 2025
I am an RGD Student Awards Judge!
June 18, 2025
I am an RGD Student Awards Judge!
June 18, 2025

The Student Awards recognize design excellence from students across Canada in all areas of communication design. I’ll be judging the Placemaking category.

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June 18, 2025
Beyond the Stage: Allyship in the Arts
June 4, 2025
Beyond the Stage: Allyship in the Arts
June 4, 2025

Palace Theatre Arts Commons invites you to join us for a powerful community conversation on Allyship in the Arts — a timely and essential topic that speaks to how we build stronger, more inclusive creative spaces together. Led by Katie Wilhelm, an award-winning Indigenous designer and consultant, our panel will explore what allyship really means in the context of arts and culture.

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June 4, 2025
Fireside chat with Mayor Josh Morgan at the 2025 State of the City Address
January 27, 2025
Fireside chat with Mayor Josh Morgan at the 2025 State of the City Address
January 27, 2025

It was an honour to lead the fireside chat with Mayor Josh Morgan at the State of the City Address on January 23rd.

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January 27, 2025
Western EDIDA Launches Strategic Plan, Designed by Katie Wilhelm
December 9, 2024
Western EDIDA Launches Strategic Plan, Designed by Katie Wilhelm
December 9, 2024

Western has launched a new strategic plan, the first of its kind at the university, to guide work in equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization and accessibility (EDIDA) across campus. 

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December 9, 2024
I am Facilitating  a Panel on Climate Action for Businesses!
November 21, 2024
I am Facilitating a Panel on Climate Action for Businesses!
November 21, 2024

Join us on November 28 for Community Outlook with Susan Aglukark, co-presented with London Environmental Network. 

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November 21, 2024
I am Speaking at DisruptHR 2024!
September 25, 2024
I am Speaking at DisruptHR 2024!
September 25, 2024

Join us for a lively evening of spirited, focused presentations by experts who will share their disruptive ideas on how to move our collective thinking forward when it comes to talent.

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September 25, 2024
Speaking at “Connections, Collaboration and Kinship in Art”
September 24, 2024
Speaking at “Connections, Collaboration and Kinship in Art”
September 24, 2024

Join us for “Connections, Collaboration and Kinship in Art,” a warm and participatory conversation between Katie Wilhelm and Summer Bressette, facilitated by Sara Mai Chitty and Cassandra Getty.

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September 24, 2024
Baapaagimaak: Weaving Endurance at Museum London
September 16, 2024
Baapaagimaak: Weaving Endurance at Museum London
September 16, 2024

Katie Wilhelm and Summer Bressette's Baapaagimaak video explores Indigenous knowledge and environmental care, focusing on the endangered Black Ash tree.

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September 16, 2024
I am Speaking with Antler River Poetry!
September 10, 2024
I am Speaking with Antler River Poetry!
September 10, 2024

Katie Wilhelm will be sharing the story of the logo design, in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of Antler River Poetry.

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September 10, 2024
I am a 2024/25 Board Candidate with the London Chamber of Commerce
August 30, 2024
I am a 2024/25 Board Candidate with the London Chamber of Commerce
August 30, 2024

We're excited to introduce you to the candidates for our 2024/25 Board of Directors. Candidates will be elected at our Annual General Meeting on September 19, 2024.

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August 30, 2024
I am Moderating Ask the Experts: Indigenous Allyship in the Workplace
June 12, 2024
I am Moderating Ask the Experts: Indigenous Allyship in the Workplace
June 12, 2024

The speakers will offer clear, actionable steps towards meaningful economic reconciliation.

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June 12, 2024
I've Been Elected to the London Heritage Council Board of Directors
June 5, 2024
I've Been Elected to the London Heritage Council Board of Directors
June 5, 2024

I am looking forward to the conversations that will help to shape the future of the London Heritage Council.

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June 5, 2024
I am a Member of the First Nations Collaborative Council with EQAO
April 4, 2024
I am a Member of the First Nations Collaborative Council with EQAO
April 4, 2024

I am looking forward to providing an Indigenous-perspective to the activities of the Education Quality and Accountability Office.

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April 4, 2024
I'm a Member of the People and Culture Committee with the London Chamber of Commerce
January 11, 2024
I'm a Member of the People and Culture Committee with the London Chamber of Commerce
January 11, 2024

I am happy to announce that I have been appointed as a People and Culture Committee member with the London Chamber of Commerce.

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January 11, 2024
I'm Speaking at Words Fest 2023!
October 30, 2023
I'm Speaking at Words Fest 2023!
October 30, 2023

Museum London and the Words Festival are pleased to host a visit with the artists and curators of GardenShip & State for a launch of their exhibition catalogue.

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October 30, 2023
I'm Featured on Pentawards!
July 10, 2023
I'm Featured on Pentawards!
July 10, 2023

In July 2023, I spoke with Pentawards about Inclusivity in Design.

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July 10, 2023
I'm Judging the 2023 RGD Student Awards!
May 17, 2023
I'm Judging the 2023 RGD Student Awards!
May 17, 2023

Recognizing student excellence in design since 1998 🏆. I’m thrilled to be a Judge for this year’s RGD Student Awards.

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May 17, 2023

In Good Company

A selection of companies I have worked with – past and present.

379 Collective Logo (Copy)
Artfusion Logo (Copy)
Build Strong Cities logo (Copy)
Canadian Association of Labour Media Logo (Copy)
Colliers International Logo (Copy)
the First Nations with Schools Collective logo (Copy)
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The Grand Theatre London Logo (Copy)
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London Arts Council Logo (Copy)
London Chamber of Commerce Logo (Copy)
London City of Music Logo (Copy)
London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) (Copy)
Mainstreet London Logo (Copy)
National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association Logo (Copy)
NP Aerospace (Copy)
Osprey Law Logo (Copy)
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Radar Media (Copy)
Steve Tracy Gallery (Copy)
Stratford Festival Logo (Copy)
 The stoic beauty company logo
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“A champion for the Indigenous community, she continuously looks to inspire others to create a more colourful future for London.”
— London Inc Magazine, Top 20 Under 40 Award Feature, March 2022

I am a proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Neyaashiinigmiing with Canadian settler heritage.

My business operates on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Lenaapewuk, and Haudenosaunee Nations; land that is also shared by Metis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous community members. The City of London is party to the London Township Treaty of 1796 and the Longwoods Treaty of 1819.

© Katie Wilhelm, Indigenous Designer and Consultant, 2009–2026  

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