Wally Dion lives and works as an artist in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Born in 1976, Dion is a member of Yellow Quill First Nation (Salteaux). In 2004 Dion graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His work has typically consisted of large scale painted portraiture sometimes working with themes including social-realism and First Nations class struggles in modern Canadian life, specifically in Saskatchewan. More recent work has involved the use of recycled computer circuit boards for large sculptural pieces. As an active artist, Dion has been met with positive support from both the local and national art communities. He is the recipient of numerous grants from agencies including the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Saskatchewan Arts Board. In the summer of 2008 Dion held his first major solo exhibition: Wally Dion, at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina. His work has been included in several group shows: Flatlanders 2008, Honouring Tradition 2008, and No Word for Good Bye 2006. In 2010 Wally was long-listed for the Soby Awards. His work can be found in several prominent public collections including: the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada Council Art Bank and the MacKenzie Art Gallery.

Wally Dion was an artist in Cumberland House – Northern Artist Initiatives.