Jackson 2bears is a Kanien kehaka (Mohawk) multimedia artist and theorist currently based in Victoria B.C. Canada. 2bears’ installation works have been exhibited nationally in artist-run centres, and public galleries, and in group exhibitions internationally. He has performed his multimedia works across Canada and has released several recordings on CD and DVD in both solo and collaborative contexts. From 2000 - 2003 2bears scored several independent films, including the award wining short-feature Bloodriver by Kent Monkman and Urbannation. He is also a co-founder of Toronto based artist collective Liminal Projects, and Victoria based collective Fort 9. Jackson is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Victoria.