Allen Sapp (1928–2015) was a Plains Cree artist from the Red Pheasant Reserve in Saskatchewan, known for his powerful depictions of life on the reserve. Raised by his grandmother after his mother's death, Sapp faced health challenges that kept him from school, but he turned to art during his illness. A self-taught artist, he began painting with a limited palette, capturing the struggles of his people. In his thirties, he met Dr. Allan Gonor, a patron who helped him build his career. Sapp’s work gained national and international acclaim in the 1960s and 70s, and he became a key figure in the Native art movement. His paintings continue to inspire Indigenous artists today. Sapp passed away in 2015.