Allen Sapp

Allen Sapp OC SOM RCA (January 2, 1928 – December 29, 2015) was a Canadian Cree painter, who resided in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Sapp was born on the Red Pheasant Reserve, south of the city of North Battleford.

[8] In spite of his artistic success, Sapp's lack of education and disinterest in practical matters led to difficulties in managing his finances.

[9][10] His paintings illustrate the award-winning Nokum: is My Teacher by David Bouchard with music by the drum group Northern Cree.

[12] In 2003, he received the Governor General's Award for English language children's illustration for the book, The Song Within My Heart.