Kris Nahrgang (b. 1955, d. 2025) was a multi-disciplinary artist who worked in wood, stone, and traditional oil mediums. He was also an advocate for the rights of First Nations communities in Ontario, liaising between Native and non-native groups with respect to archeology since 2000. Nahrgang was a Status, Mississauga Ojibway Indian (status held at Curve Lake). Nahrgang's art embraces the spirit and tradition of rock and totem carving. His style is a balance of innovative modern and traditional elements which lead to recognition across Canada and the world. He is noted in periodicals including Insight, Art Impression and Collectibles, and MacLean's magazine. Nahrgang worked closely with underwater archaeologists at Parks Canada and served as a member of the advisory committee struck by the Ministry of Culture contributing to new archaeological assessment technical guidelines. He consulted widely with First Nations on matters relating to the protection of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage. In 2017, Nahrgang was commissioned by the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to produce a 36' Unity Pole (totem). The pole was unveiled at the CNE in August 2017, receiving national and international acclaim. The Unity Pole was the CNE Association's first Indigenous Art acquisition and currently stands in front of the Press Building on the CNE grounds. He also created the story poles at The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls which were installed in 2023. Nahrgang was the co-creator/producer of "Future History", a documentary series that challenges the colonial narrative and celebrates the reclamation of Indigenous knowledge and identity.