Phoebe Riel

Phoebe Riel is an illustrator based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary), Alberta, and a proud member of the ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation with Ojibway roots and mixed European ancestry. A graduate of the Alberta University of the Arts, she specializes in children’s books and community-based art projects that honour Indigenous stories and the natural world. Her work blends Traditional Teachings with a warm, whimsical style that celebrates connection, imagination, and identity. Phoebe’s illustrations aim to inspire curiosity, kindness, and a sense of belonging in young readers.