Mo Thunder

Mo Thunder (also known as Monique Bedard) is a Haudenosaunee (Oneida Nation of the Thames), Anishinaabe (Aamjiwnaang First Nation) and French Canadian artist and activist. They live and practice in Toronto, Ontario. Mo formerly went by the artist alias Aura Last. They are known for their mural works and prints, which are found around the City of Toronto. Their work is inspired by family, intergenerational connections and memory. Their work often reinterprets Indigenous pedagogies through an artistic lens and has been noted as illustrative of Indigenous Education for teachers.

Mo is an artist in the Indigenous art sector of Toronto and Canada. Their work is widely seen in many locations and their work has also been exhibited in galleries and museums across Canada. Their work has been covered in media outlets in the art and scholarly community, including by Toronto Metropolitan University, Future Pathways, Artworx.to and Art Windsor.