Pinotinoway is created by Indigenous jeweller and designer, Martha Troian, who is a multidisciplinary artist and member of Obishikokaang First Nation (Lac Seul). Her maternal grandmother was from Wabauskang First Nation, also located in northwestern Ontario. 

Pinotinoway translates to "The Coming Wind" in the Anishinaabemowin or Ojibway language. Martha proudly specializes in wiigwaas (birch bark) jewelry. 

Creating contemporary minimalist and statement jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and barrettes, Pinotinoway’s aesthetic is always distinct and recognizable, and made in small batches.

Sustainably harvested from the traditional territories of Treaty #1 and #3, each piece of jewelry is carefully craeated based on its shapes, textures, edges, and what is revealed to the artist by the birch bark. Pinotinoway believes in allowing the medium to reveal its final piece to the artist.

For every piece of birch bark, semaa (tobacco) and a prayer are offered to say miigwetch (thank you). Tobacco is offered when something is collected from the earth to ensure that it is done in a good way. Pinotinoway also acknowledges the family and friends who harvest birch bark for her creations.

Pinotinoway specializes in leather and fur, as well as stationery cards, among other items.

A journalist and producer by profession, Martha is also an author and playwright, and has been an artist at heart since her teenage years. She studied art and completed classes in theatre, dance, music, and photography, which is why it's no surprise that she continues to work as an artist.

She resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her beautiful family.