Cultural Background: Northern Tutchone, Whitehorse Yukon
Terrence Cory Shorty was born August 14th, 1986 in Whitehorse, Yukon. Terrence is a Yukon First Nations of Northern Tutchone, Norwegian and French descent. He is originally from Whitehorse, Yukon where he is connected with his First Nations roots through traditional practices, like living on the land and hunting for sustenance. Terrence comes from an artistic family background full of painters. He began painting in the northwest coast style when he was living in Edmonton, Alberta in 2005. Terrence then moved to Vancouver where he really began to acquire and improve on his painting skills. Terrence currently resides in Whitehorse, Yukon.
