aborginal artisan catalogue - fourth edition

Community Futures Development Corporationof

Central Interior First Nations

Aboriginal Artisan CatalogueFourth Edition

215 - 345 Yellowhead Hwy - Kamloops, B.C, V2H 1H1

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Clinton

Merritt

Quilchena

Salmon Arm

Barriere

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Kanaka Bar

SkuppahUpper Nicola

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Nicomen

Oregon Jack Creek

Boston Bar

Spuzzum

Boothroyd

Lytton

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Kamloops

Cook’s Ferry

Lower Nicola

ColdwaterNooaitch

Shackan

Siska

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Bridge River

Ts’kw’aylaxw

Xaxli’p

T’it’q’et

Cayoose Creek

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Neskonlith

Adams Lake

Simpcw

Whispering Pines

Skeetchestn

St’uxwtéws

High Bar

Splatsin

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Okanagan Nation Alliance

Lillooet Tribal Council

Nicola Tribal Association

Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council

Shuswap Nation Tribal Council

Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First NationsDesignated Service Area

•Cache Creek

Contact Information:#215 - 345 Yellowhead Hwy Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1H1

Phone: 250-828-9833 or Fax: 250-828-9972www.cfdcofcifn.com www.facebook.com/cfdcofcifn www.twitter.com/cfdcofcifn

Contact Information:#215 - 345 Yellowhead Hwy Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1H1

Phone: 250-828-9833 or Fax: 250-828-9972www.cfdcofcifn.com www.facebook.com/cfdcofcifn www.twitter.com/cfdcofcifn

Geri Collins Director of Operations

Jackie BanduraTraining Manager

Dale M TommaSenior Business

Development Officer250-828-9833

[email protected]

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IntroductionThe Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations (CFDC-CIFN) is very pleased to introduce our fourth edition of the “Aboriginal Artisans Catalogue”. We are very proud of the work our People do and the many multi-talents this represents. We have produced this catalogue to showcase the People and their talents. While our office services a spe-cific region, the Central Interior, we have decided to honour the talents of artisans from across British Columbia. Not all of the products produced are traditional First Nations items but all of the Artisans are of Aboriginal Ancestry. If anyone reading this document would like to purchase an article then you must contact the Artisan directly. Contact information is included.

It is very important that we acknowledge all those who made this possible. First of course are our Artisans. Without their faith and trust in us and the work we do we could not have produced this catalogue.

Secondly we’d like to thank, Joseph Jack for his work. Joseph completed the design and layout of the catalogue and wrote the artist profiles as well. He has put a great deal of himself into this. We thank him for his skill as a journalist, computer knowledge, dedication to this initiative and his joy in doing this work for and with the People. We have asked Joseph to include himself in the catalogue as his work is Art as well. Joey served as our communications officer last year and produced our Annual Report.

THANK YOU Joey!Thanks to the rest of our Staff – they always do their very best towards the success of any proj-

ect or activity we undertake.Western Diversification is the primary funder for Community Futures in Canada and we appre-

ciate the ongoing good will and relationship we have with them. The funds for this project is a partnership with the REDI – BC, First Nations Technology Council and ourselves. We will have the final product on the Aboriginal Marketplace web site when it is up and running.

There are other contributors that we must recognize who helped us to contact Artisans in vari-ous areas throughout B.C. Our Thanks to: Sharon LM Antoine, Jennifer Jack, Danova Turner, Monica Wysotski, Barb Callihoe and Duncan McGregor for their work in collecting artist infor-mation, taking photographs and assistance in writing artist profiles. We also would like to thank Marie Baptiste of ABSN for her assistance in editing the final draft.

Geri CollinsDirector of Operations

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Editor’s NoteI grew up off-reserve without much exposure to the Aboriginal way of life. I remember in the third grade wearing an Inuit fur coat to a multicultural day because I did not have any arts or crafts from my own people, the Okanagan.

Aside from attending the annual pow-wow in Kamloops, my exposure to the traditional way of life was very limited. Like some urban Aboriginal people, I have struggled with my cultural identity.

While producing this catalogue, I met some of the most amazing people. Our artisans, both young and old, are recapturing and redefining what it means to be an Aboriginal person in Canada.

Generations of our people had their cultural identity destroyed by the atrocities of the residen-tial school. It is so inspiring to meet survivors who find peace and solace in recreating the very culture that the residential schools sought to eliminate.

For many of the Elders I met, creativity blossomed in midlife. As they grew older, they wanted to challenge themselves to see if they could remember how to create the art they witnessed their mothers or grandmothers create

Meeting young artisans has been an inspiring opportunity for me. Many of our young artists want to pay tribute to the past by blending traditional with contemporary, abstract styles and me-diums.

While meeting with the artists, a common theme amongst the group was redemption. Some of our artists have overcome tremendous obstacles in life and use the creative process as a way to ground themselves by listening to the lessons of their ancestors.

I hope that you enjoy looking at the beautiful works created by our artisans and get in touch with your own creative side.

In closing, I would like to thank my good friend Percy Folkard for all of his support during this project.

Joey Jack

Production note: The photographs have come from a variety of sources. When we received photographs from the artistans, it was with the under-standing that they owned the copyright.

David Wilson - Okanagan

contact: 250-309-7057 [email protected]

David Wilson started out in the mid 1990’s creating his unique artwork.

“I learned my art in a traditional manner,” said David. “A Haida person taught me the basics and then I interpreted it for myself.”

Drawing his inspiration from a book of ancient Salish pictographs, David creates beautiful works using mostly acrylic paints on canvas.

“Creating art gives me a connection of knowing who I am,” said David. “All of my works are a part of me.”

David also sees his artwork as a way to connect the past with the present and the future (our youth.)

In the years since David started creating his work, he has accomplished much. One of his proudest accomplishments is having his work appear in permanent installations and exhibits.

“Some of my work is in Vernon City Hall and the Performing Arts Centre.”

To view more of David’s work or to con-tact him check out his web site.

Title: Wolf SpiritPrice: SoldMedium: Acrylic on 12” drumDescription: This drum was com-missioned by Wayne Christian and Tina Marie

Title: The Great Sacred Flowering Tree Price: SoldMedium: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 3’x3’Description: On display inside the Vernon City Hall

Title: Sacred Okanagan WatersPrice: SoldMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 3’x3’Description: On display inside the Vernon City Hall

Title: The Return of the Owl ClanPrice: SoldMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 5’x7’Description: On display inside the Vernon Performing Arts Cen-tre

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Okanagan - Levi George

contact: 250-493-3587 www.facebook.com/[email protected]

Levi George comes from the Syilx Nation in Penticton, British Columbia. His tradi-tional name is Snk’lip, which means “Coy-ote,” a fitting name for an artist diversified in the visual arts creating anything from paintings and sculptures to graphic design and contemporary street wear.

“My artwork is inspired by the harmony and disharmony that I see between the stories and traditions of Syilx culture and our contemporary pop culture,” said Levi. “I like to weave the dimensions together.”

With a passion for mixing the traditional with the modern, Levi uses natural materials and Syilx teachings to bring cultural images into our current era with style and statement.

Levi hopes his artwork will raise an awareness of our connection or disconnec-tion to our Mother Earth, bringing to light our responsibilities to look after her and to look after one another.

“I want to communicate a message about the relationship that exists between old and new fashions and ways of life, as well as our relationship to the land, good or bad.”

From a family of artists, Levi’s natural talent was nurtured early in life, and has es-pecially grown since graduating the Nation-al Aboriginal Professional Artist Training in 2010. An exhibit of Levi’s work is currently on display at the First People’s House at the University of Victoria.

Title: Old & New, Natural & Un-natural Price: Contact ArtistMedium: Deer hide, Red ocher, fabric materials, acrylic paintDimensions: Mens size 10.5 each Description: Hand sewn modern style moccasins. One made with natural material, the other made with industrial fabrics & paint

Title: Okanagan SoundPrice: $350Medium: Smoke tanned deer hide, copper, porcupine quills, Red-tailed hawk featherDescription: Sony headphones with hide sewn onto body; Quill & copper highlights. A red-tailed hawk feather inlayed onto the band.

Title: The Original 4 chiefsPrice: $150Medium: Red ochre paint & bear hair on brown paper. Mounted on backboardDimensions: 16” radiusDescription: Representation of our chiefs of the land. Chiefs of water, sky, four legged beings & the ones that grow out of the land.

Title: Snk’lip CreationsPrice: UndecidedMedium: India Ink & Oil pastel on poster paperDimensions: 22”x28”Description: A Coyote shape shift in motion, this is a piece that came about from the creative world within. The title is my busi-ness name I am creating.

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Kim Soo Goodtrack - Lakota

contact: 604-525-9408 www.kimsoogoodtrack.com [email protected]

Kim Soo Goodtrack has been creating art-work for over 40 years.

“I started in grade six,” said Kim. “I drew a profile of a face and thought it was cool!”

Leaving school at a young age, Kim returned as an adult learner, eventually earn-ing her GED, degree and teaching certifi-cate. She took art classes at Simon Fraser University and has developed her own style over the years.

“You teach yourself as you go. My work is abstract with Aboriginal designs inter-twined.”

Drawing her inspiration from Nature, Kim creates her work using water colours, acrylic, ink, chalk and a variety of canvas types.

Kim is also an author. Her book The ABC’s of Our Spiritual Connections won a Children’s Choice Award and appeared on Sesame Street. She has also created chil-dren’s shows for the Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN.)

Kim feels that Aboriginal art is important because it displays our connection to the Creator, the land, the water, the animals and the sky.

“We must share this,” said Kim. “Through our art, we show strength, pride, ownership, beauty and talent.”

Title: Native CloudPrice: $250Medium: Acrylic on CanvasDescription: 2’x2’ this painting uses a variety of colours with tra-ditional shapes inter mixed.

Title: Flower TipiPrice: $125Medium: Indian ink on paperDescription: This 9”x11” drawing represents our beautiful homes, which represent family values.

Title: Pink LandscapePrice: $300Medium: Acrylic on canvasDescription: 2’x4’ painting re-flects the artists experimentation with traditional shapes in the sky.

Title: Turquoise BushPrice: $125Medium: Acrylic on paperDescription: This 9”x11” painting was a creation with the triangle in mind. Mirrored triangles mean parallel universes.

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Okanagan - Nancy Saddleman

contact:250-350-6802 fax: 250-350-3311

For 30 years Nancy Saddleman has worked to keep Aboriginal culture and tradition alive.

“It was the early 1980’s and my friend Laura Manuel encouraged and inspired me to learn how to tan, sew and bead hides,” said Nancy. “I’ve never stopped since.”

Living alongside beautiful Douglas Lake with her husband Martin, Nancy specializes in making custom-sized men’s and women’s gloves, moccasins, baby moccasins, medi-cine bags, shirts, vests, earrings and jackets.

“When I start a piece, I will usually work on it until it is finished,” said Nancy. “If I’m not feeling right about a piece, I will put it down and come back to it.”

Her creations are in high demand and she currently has work on display in the Brown Family House of Learning at Thompson Rivers University.

When asked what her greatest accom-plishment as an artist was she had a practi-cal answer.

“My first attempt at tanning a deer hide has been my greatest accomplishment,” she said with a laugh. “I started at 6:30 a.m. and it took me until 11:30 p.m. Martin, my hus-band, told me if I didn’t finish my first hide, I’d never start another.”

Contact her by phone or fax to place your order.

Title: MoccasinsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide and beadsDescription: Nancy creates cus-tom sized moccasins. Price varies with size and materials.

Title: Medicine bagPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide and beading.Description: Medicine bags come in various sizes and colours.

Title: Buckskin gloves with em-broidery.Price: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide and thread.Description: Nancy creates cus-tom sized gloves. Price varies with size and materials.

Title: VestPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide and beading.Description: Nancy creates cus-tom sized vests. Price varies with size and materials.

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Shirley Babcock - Dzawada’enuxw


Shirley Babcock became interested in creat-ing artwork after researching the history and culture of her ancestors.

“I have memories of visiting with my family as a child,” said Shirley. “Picking berries, walking on the beach collecting clams and oysters.”

Creating her own style of art, Shirley uses basic traditional forms of art passed down through generations.

“It’s ‘mid-coast’ style,” says Shirley, “The work of the Kwakwaka’wakw people.”

Working primarily with acrylic paints on canvas and drums, Shirley’s work has ap-peared in many exhibitions in B.C.

Title: Eagle with SunPrice: $750Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 22”x28”

Title: MoonPrice: $1,100 (for set, see below.)Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions:16”x20” Description:The moon is paired with the sun (below.)

Title: Standing BearPrice: $450Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 16”x20”

Title: SunPrice: $1,100 (for set, see above.)Medium: Acrylic on CanvasDimension: 16”x20” Description: The sun is paired with the moon (above.)

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Lac Suel First Nation- Jessica Johnson


Originally from Ontario, Jessica Johnson now calls Lillooet home.

Interested in art since she was a girl, Jes-sica originally got into beading as a hobby.

“I was always doodling or sketching things out,” said Jessica. “Eventually, I just saw beading as a new canvas.”

Drawing inspiration from her beautiful surroundings, Jessica hopes to create art that people will connect with.

“Looking at a tree, I’ll see the way the sun shines through the branches and try to recreate that.”

Using both a bead loom and beading by hand, Jessica has developed some unique designs, like her spiral-beaded earrings.

She has recently taken up carving soap-stone as well. She hand-crafts 1.5” grizzly bears.

Her work comes in all colours and styles.

Title: EarringsPrice: $5.00 pairMedium: BeadsDescription: Single strand beaded earrings come in a wide variety of colours.

Title: Snowflake EarringsPrice: $5.00 pairMedium: BeadsDescription: Snowflake patterned earrings come in a wide variety of colours.

Title: Circle EarringsPrice: varies Medium: BeadsDescription: Circle earrings come in a variety of sizes and colour.

Title: Spiral EarringsPrice: $20.00 pairMedium: BeadsDescription: Spiral shaped ear-rings come in a variety of sizes and colour.

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Beryl Beaupre - Metis


Painting since she was 12 years old, Beryl Beaupre has always considered herself a painter.

Initially taught at home by her mother Doreen Beaupre and others, Beryl eventual-ly earned her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts.

“I put myself through school with schol-arships,” said Beryl.

Inspired by her dreams and imagina-tion, Beryl creates not only paints, but also creates jewelry, weaves and makes leather medicine bags. She has taken classes in 2D and 3D computer animation as well.

Beryl believes that creating art is a process of accepting the heritage that the People (Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit) were taught to deny.

“The Spirit speaks through the creative process and is honoured as part of who we are.”

Beryl has spent time in schools sharing her knowledge of sash weaving. On special occasions has created washable tattoos for Aboriginal children in foster care.

Beryl has won several awards for her work that appeared in juried shows in Northern Manitoba.

Title: Children DancersPrice: $4,000Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 3’ x 4’Description: A young boy with a coastal native headdress and Hudson’s Bay blanket and a girl in wolf skin headdress and dancing blanket.

Title: Medicine WomanPrice: $4,000Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 3’ x 4’Description: Created to com-memorate my grandmothers, who were medicine women and midwives.

Title: Catty Card PartyPrice: $5,000Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 3’x4’Description: Three women sit around a table, playing cards. Cats are hiding in the picture. This piece was created with a knife.

Title: Serenity in MotionPrice: $4000Medium: OilDimensions: 3’ x 4’

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Secwepemc - Jada Rain Britton

contact info: 250-574-5232 [email protected] Orchid Design - 408 Seymour Street, Kamloops

Jada Rain Britton has been drawing since she was a young girl.

“It has always been within my soul to create,” said Jada. “I have enjoyed the art of drawing, painting, photography and even creating a costume for my son, Easton.”

What began as an initial desire to create turned info a Degree in Fine Arts from Thompson Rivers University.

With influences as diverse as photographer Cindy Sherman to artist Salvador Dali, Jada’s own artistic aspirations have evolved over time.

“I have currently begun practicing in the field of home design and décor and I am opening a retail store with my sister, Wynona, in Kamloops,” said Jada. “My sister and I have always enjoyed working together and feed off the ideas that we share with one another.”

Family is very important to Jada and she cites her parents as a major source of inspiration.

“My creativeness has been passed along to me from my Mother Lea McNabb, who has always presented artistic projects to keep me busy throughout my childhood. My Father Mark Britton has always inspired me to follow my passions. “Creating art gives me the ability to access my imagination,” said Jada.

Title: UntitledPrice: $350Medium: Acrylic paint on cow skullDimensions: 18” x 13” x 8”Description: Hand-painted Cow skull. White base coloured with copper floral decorative design that flows across its surface.

Title: Tribal NaturePrice: $350 (framed)Medium: Pen and FeltDimensions: 8.5” x 14”Description: A unique and cre-atively designed scene of nature. A tribal-like representation, with flowers, rain and insects.

Title: French Kiss PhotographyPrice: $850 (framed)Medium: Black and White Pho-tographyDimensions: 3’ x 4’Description: A mural-size black and white photograph, taken from a collage of images found in advertisements. Laminated and framed.

Title: Wynona’s TattooPrice: PricelessMedium: InkDimensions: 6” x 4”Description: This was a tattoo I created for my sister. It is a fairy and inside of her tribal wings are the initials of her fiancé and two children.

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Nacoma George - Secwepemc

contact: 250-319-5765 www.crazycutz.ca [email protected]

Describing his work as “fusion”, Nacoma George is an award winning DJ, producer and videographer.

“When I was 14, I started DJing,” said Nacoma. “I picked up some old turn tables and it helped keep me out of trouble.”

Touring across Canada and the U.S.A. as DJ Combz, Nacoma has performed live on the APTN Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards.

“I’ve received 19 nominations for my work and collaborations,” said Nacoma. “I’ve won 13.”

Through his company Crazy Cutz Re-cords, Nacoma has a diverse line-up of artists such as Sage Hills, a pow-wow group that has taken home the Best Pow-Wow Album at the Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards.

Nacoma takes great pride in creating professional looking CDs and cases, to best market his clients.

“Presentation is key!” he said.Aside from music production, Nacoma

also works as a videographer. “When I moved back to Kamloops, I saw a need to utilize modern technology to record the traditional ways...to keep it alive.”

For more information about Nacoma’s ex-tensive work and collaborations (including videos and music,) check out his web site.

Title: Bad Brown DivaPrice: Contact artist for video production fees. Description: Music video for art-ist C-Solow

Title: Pit House BuildingPrice: Contact artist for video production fees. Description: The artist is avail-able to capture promotional or cultural events.

Title: Kamloopa Pow Wow 2009Price: Contact artist for live event recording fees. Description: A live recording of songs from the 2009 Kamloopa Pow Wow

Title: Sage Hills - Where the Riv-ers Meet. Price: Contact artist for studio production fees. Description: Sage Hills won best pow-wow group with this record-ing.

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Jackson Robertson - Tsawataineuk


Talent runs deep through Jackson Robert-son’s veins. Since 1970, he has learned from his family how to create his beautiful works.

“I used to watch my grandfather William Robertson and uncle David Robertson carve in our living room,” said Jackson. “They were master carvers.”

His uncle David gave him his first knife and taught him how to sharpen it. David also helped Jackson in other ways.

“He used to carve one half of a raven letter opener and have me carve the other half.”

Based on Vancouver Island, carving plaques, talking sticks, masks, paddles, totem poles and jewelry, Jackson has estab-lished himself as a master carver, like his family members before him.

“I am told I have a unique, recognizable style. I am trained as a traditionalist, but contemporary in style like the surrealist painter Salvador Dali was in realism.”

Having Aboriginal folklore embedded in his being, Jackson’s inspiration comes from within and has said that his work is a reflec-tion of his personality or mood at the time.

Jackson said that Aboriginal artwork is important to him because of the joy it brings to himself and to others.

Contact Jackson for more information about his work and carving workshops.

Title: PaddlePrice: $850Medium: Yellow cedarDimensions: 30”x8”x2”Description: Paddle depicts a raven, a thunderbird and an eagle.

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Title: Talking StickPrice: $1,250Medium: Yellow cedarDimensions: 60”x4”x2.5”Description: This highly detailed carved talking stick features the orca, salmon, eagle, raven and hummingbird.

Title: Hawk MaskPrice: $1,200Medium: Yellow cedarDimensions:12”x10”Description: The hawk represents all the positive qualities of nobil-ity, integrity, pride, strength of purpose, loyalty and bravery.

Title: Grey WhalePrice: $775Medium: Yellow cedarDimensions: 30”x10”x2”Description: Plaque of a grey whale.

Brandon Joe


Based out of Merritt, Brandon has worked on beading and embroidering for 16 years.

“I create my artwork to keep my mother’s and other ancestor’s legacy alive,” said Brandon Joe.

“An elder in the community gave me a feather so I could get a job,” said Brandon. “She made me bead it and then said ‘There you go, that’s how you’ll earn money.’”

Using beads, thread, clothing, bone, rocks and gems, and recalling his travels and life experiences, Brandon creates unique pieces of clothing.

“I am always remembering what I see out there and how I can add my personal touch to it.”

Contact Brandon for more information about his work and how to order.

Title: Gathering of Clan Fleece Vest Price: $60.00

Title: Bone Bead NecklacesPrice: $20.00Medium: Bone beadsDescription: Necklaces with frog or bear pendants.

Title: Beaded Abalone EarringsPrice: $25.00Medium: Abalone shells and beads

Title: Bear paw WindbreakerPrice: $25.00Description: Grizzly paws adorn the jacket.

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Jerry McKay- Nlaka’pamux

contact:250-455-2198 cell 250-256-3270 [email protected]

Jerry McKay first learned how to carve when he was in residential school. Other students at the school who were from the west coast showed Jerry how to carve, and he continued to carve for comfort during his time at school.

As an Elder in Lytton, Jerry maintains his artistic connection to the Stein Valley.

“I try to stick to doing my art in the traditional Stein way,” said Jerry. “With Stein art, you use mostly red, which meant power and teachings. Stein traditions and my language are my main focus.”

Today, Jerry carves totem poles, pendants, wood mirrors, and he also has learned how to make drums, rattles and talking sticks. Not only does he find peace in creating his work, he also hopes to teach younger generations his craft, as a way to keep the culture alive.

Jerry is also a Sun Dancer. He has been participating in Sun Dances and other spiritual ceremonies since 1989. Some of his work is spiritual, with a big focus on Stein art, and the beliefs related to the art form.

Jerry gets many of his ideas from going to pow-wows where he meets a lot of new friends. They trade with each other, and give each other advice and information to help each other out.

Contact Jerry for more information about his artwork and art instruction.

Title: Hand drumPrice: Contact artistMedium: Elk hideDimensions: 14” in diameterDescription: Praying hands hold-ing two feathers and a medicine wheel.

Title: Comb Mirror with StandPrice: Contact artistMedium: Juniper wood, soap-stone, abalone, turquoiseDimensions: 10”x 5”Description: Fisherman and Stein art. The colour red means guiding spirits.

Title: The Last StandPrice: Contact artistMedium: Soapstone, buckskinDimensions: 2” diameterDescription: A rider on his horse reaches the end of the trail, as it relates to sobriety.

Title: RattlePrice: $90Medium: Elk, horse hair, beans, beadsDimensions: 5.5”x 10”Description: Stein painting on one side with Praying Hands hold-ing a feather painted on the other.

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St’at’imc -Amanda Ned

contact: ph 250-256-0674e-mail: [email protected]

Amanda Ned’s interest in art was fueled as a child by watching her father and copying his art. Her interest was sparked by the comfort she received from drawing and the ability to express herself.

Today, Amanda still considers her dad, Jack Ned, her greatest influence. In the last five years, Amanda has taken a more dedicated focus to her art. She hopes her work will help people understand that native art is everywhere, and it isn’t necessarily traditional work.

One of Amanda’s beliefs about her art is that she doesn’t intend to create something specific.

“A lot of my ideas are from pictures I’ve seen and enjoyed. Most of them are photos I have taken myself,” said Amanda. “My biggest rule is ‘Don’t let myself be the judge’, because I’m my worst critic and I would just end up with a basket full of paper.”

Rather than create something for somebody, Amanda focuses her energy on what she is feeling at that particular time, and hopes that other people will be able to feel what she felt during the creation of her piece. Amanda’s favourite type of work is ink drawings for their simplicity and flexibility.

She is available as an illustrator for online and print publications.

Title: Cautious EaglePrice: $100Medium: InkDimensions: 18”x 22”Description: Represents her brothers moving forward in life.

Title: Heated FlightPrice: $100Medium: InkDimensions: 16”x20”Description: I have always been impressed by a bird’s wingspan.

Title: Fishing BoyPrice: $150Medium: Acrylic PaintDimensions: 20”x24”Description: What is he thinking about?

Title: Free FlyPrice: $100Medium: InkDimensions: 16”x20”Description: A free bird flying high.

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Kathy Edgar - Ditidaht

contact: 250-510-8013

Kathy Edgar have been a weaver for over 40 years.

“I was taught by my mother, Francis Edgar when I was 12 years old,” said Kathy. “Lake Cowichan is a remote community, so it kept us busy.”

In 1988 Kathy decided it was time to share her talent with the world and began to not only sell her work, but to also teach all who wanted to learn the same techniques she was taught. “It’s a lost art,” said Kathy. “Creating bas-kets helps keep the tradition alive.”

Collecting her own supplies, Kathy primarily uses swamp grass and cedar bark. While she uses the traditional methods, she has ventured into more contemporary de-signs, such as her Christmas ornaments.

Kathy’s work has been featured in the Royal B.C. Museum as part of an exhibit called ‘Into The Mist,” and she has been the subject of many newspaper stories in com-munities she has visited. Never sketching her patterns before cre-ation, Kathy visualizes her work by recall-ing patterns she’s seen in nature. “The design has to catch my eye.”

When Kathy teaches weaving classes, she always makes sure that her students are able to take their basket home with them.

“It’s good to see the finished product.” Contact her for more information.

Title: Shopping bagPrice: Contact artistMedium: Cedar root and swamp grass Dimensions: 11”l x 6”w x 7”h

Title: Christmas ornamentsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Cedar root and swamp grassDimensions: Various

Title: Abalone ShellPrice: Contact artistMedium: Swamp grass and aba-lone shell Dimensions: Various

Title: BasketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Cedar root and swamp grass Dimensions: 3”x3”

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Okanagan - Les Louis


Les Louis creates many types of art. Work-ing mostly with acrylic paint, he has also tried his hand at ceramic sculpture, jewelry, photography and traditional mediums.

“My Okanagan name is Miwlna,” said Les. “It means, ‘in the middle of it all.”

Creating artwork has been a life-long journey for Les. Showing an initial interest in elementary school, he pursued his passion all the way to his post secondary career.

“I have a 2D/3D Fine Arts diploma from Okanagan University College, as well as an associate of Fine Arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.”

Career highlights for Les include having a Story Pole commissioned and installed in the Penticton South Okanagan Events Centre and an 18’x20’ mural at the Oliver Elementary School, depicting a traditional Okanagan Scene.

“When it comes to my art, I want people to know they have something unique and special that they can connect with.”

Considering himself a “detailist”, Les pays special attention to every aspect of his work. “I try to tell stories through pictures. I hope to spark interest in the viewer, perhaps intriguing them to start their own journey to learn about their culture.”

Title: Kids pow wow drumPrice: Private collectionDimensions: 18”x 6”Description: Pine frame with rawhide pow wow drum. Drum sticks are all custom made.

Title: Story PolePrice: SoldMedium: Lodgepole pine tree

Title: Journey SouthPrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 2’x4’

Title: BlackfootPrice: Private collectionMedium: Ceramic

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Frank and Marlene Marasco - Chipewyan


A life spent drawing and designing eventu-ally led Frank and Marlene Marasco to start making jewelry in 1987.

“We have both had many teachers,” said Frank. “Chief Dorey Brotchie from Gwasa-la-Nakwaxda’xw has been a major influence for the jewelry work.”

Aside from making Jewelry, Frank and Marlene also create prints, hats, tattoos and bead work. Their jewelry is made from gold, silver, platinum, copper and stones and us-ing ideas from all places. “On a napkin in a restaurant, customer driven concepts, out of thin air and, of course, the material itself,” said Marlene.

“Art is the soul talking,” added Frank.While precious metals are at the core of

their business, Marlene said that a major accomplishment for her was the creation of her first drum.

“Frank and I harvested the hide our-selves,” said Marlene.

Frank said he is most proud of the na-tional and international attention their work has received.

“We have a world-wide, repeat customer base.”

Marlene and Frank sell their work through their web site.

Title: Dragon FlyPrice: $400Medium: Silver and GoldDimensions: 2”x2”Description: Experimenting with shape and materials, this piece pays respect to how amazing Nature is.

Title: Appliqued Feather BraceletPrice: $190 - $5,000 depending on materials and sizing. Medium: Silver with gold stem and 14k gold.From 1/4” to 1.5” Description: Frank and Marlene believe that the gold bracelet, is the first of it’s kind and was cop-ied after appearing in a magazine.

Title: Medicine Wheel RingPrice: $500 - $800Medium: Gold on goldDimensions: Sizes 4 - 16+Description: The medicine wheel and feather are cut from 14k gold and applied to a gold base. The stone inlays are: mammoth tooth, jasper, red coral and onyx to rep-resent the four directions.

Title: Waterton Lakes Ring and Bracelet Price: Ring $600-$1,000 Bracelet up to $6,000 dependent on materi-als etc. Dimensions: VaryDescription:Frank and Marlene are able to create custom styles of this piece. Check the website for more information.

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Metis - Channelle Suecroft


Channelle Suecroft has had an inclination to draw since she was a small child. Now, a Thompson Rivers University fine arts stu-dent. She said she still feels the same way about art.”

Since she was eight years old Channelle has been creating artwork. She describes her work as “post-modern abstract expres-sionist,” and feels she was sent here by the Creator to be an artist.

“I’m inspired by my spiritual reflection through ceremony and my connection to the Holy Spirit,” said Channelle.

Under the spirit name “Nimi Win Anung,” she works with oil paints as well as acrylic and has recently sparked an interest in working with steel sculptures.

“Oil painting is my favourite medium as you can create so many colours and differ-ent points of view with the subject.”

Channelle draws inspiration from her experiences in day to day life, as well as her time participating in traditional ceremonies.

Cementing her connection to spirituality, Channelle has recently been commissioned by Father Wlaysaw of the Mountain Par-ish in Whistler to create artworks to honour Kateri Tekakwitha, an Algonquin and Iro-quois woman set to be canonized in October 2012.

“She will be the first female First Nations woman to be named a Saint.”

Title: Mount PeterPrice: $300Medium: Charcoal, graphite and pencil crayon on paper Dimensions: 7”x 9”

Title: Lucid Death DreamPrice: $2,000Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 23.5” x 37.75”

Title: Rain ShinePrice: $1,200Medium: Acyrlic on CanvasDimensions: 24”x 30”

Title: Chocolate CakePrice: $900Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 21” x 32 1/2”

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Russell Adolph - St’at’imc


Russell Adolph began carving stone in the spring of 2002.

“I was looking for a hobby and liked the idea of rock and stone,” said Russell. “So I tried my hand at carving stone.”

Eventually that led to Russell working on stone full-time and generating income from what started out as an interest.

Russell carves for his own enjoyment and really enjoys carving stone masks because he likes the way they turn out once they are finished.

Russell hopes to go into harder stone, such as granite and marble once he has the right tools to properly carve harder stone. He enjoys reading magazines about native art and looks up to an artist from the United States, who is in one of the magazines that also does stone carving.

Russell can’t remember what sparked his interest in stone carving. He started out looking for a hobby and liked the idea of rock and stone, so that led him to try his hand at carving stone. He doesn’t have any highlights so far, but looks forward to hav-ing some in the future

Title: Spirit BearPrice: $800Medium: White Italian alabasterDimensions: 10”x 7”x5”

Title: Red Cedar MaskPrice: $2,500Medium: Red cedar, abalone eyes, horse hairDimensions: 14”x10”x6”

Title: Owl MaskPrice: $1,200Medium: Red cedar, abalone eyes, ermine skin tasselsDimensions: 12”x11”x5”

Title: UntitledPrice: $1,500Medium: White Italian alabaster, horse hairDimensions: 12”x9”x6”

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Metis/Cree - Pat Bruderer

contact: [email protected]

Pat Bruderer whose Cree name means Half Moon, has been creating birch bark bitings for the past 14 years.

“My interest was sparked from know-ing that it was a northern Saskatchewan art form, that’s where my mother’s roots are from,” said Pat. “Also knowing that it was becoming a lost art, inspired me.”

Pat would eventually like to create a book about birch bark bitings and do workshops for youth and children. She would also like to do some shows that are unique and different and have her work in galleries.

Some of Pat’s favourite memories are from when she would go into the bush with her children from the time when they were small. They would go and offer the tobacco and collect her bark.

She enjoys the bitings because it frees up her mind from everything. It’s healing and it stops her from thinking of anything else.

“I go through roughly twelve stages before a piece is finished,” said Pat. “It’s more than just biting, there are a lot of stages that you need to do. It’s a lot of clear thinking and having a clear mind.”

Title: Jingle DancersPrice: $90, unframedMedium: Birch bark bitingsDimensions: 6”x3”

Title: Morning OfferingPrice: $120, unframedMedium: Birch bark bitingsDimensions: 8” diameterDescription: Water being brought into the teepee in the morning.

Title: PartnersPrice: $150Medium: Birch bark bitingsDimensions: 10”x5”

Title: Four RacesPrice: $180Medium: Birch Bark BitingsDimensions: 8” diameterDescription: Representing the four races of people.

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Doris Bamford - Secwepemc

contact: 250-314-9820

Doris Bamford has come full circle. Taking the lessons that she has learned through the years from her elders, she is now in a position to share her knowledge.

“I was taught by my elders, family and friends, like Amy Stonechild.” said Doris.“It helped me learn about my culture.

Working under the name Qwe Pau, she beads necklaces, earrings, head bands, crowns, lighters and much more.

“I’ve always enjoyed beading and the challenges that come with it.”

Besides beading, Doris also sews pow-wow regalia for boys and girls.

“A special moment for me is when the young dancers try on the outfits and show me how they dance.”

Doris said that she hopes her works inspires others to connect or reconnect with their culture. “I pray to the Creator to help me in all that I do. I always work with a clean and positive mind.”

Doris’ work is often on displays at Ab-original conferences, craft sales and pow-wows.

Title: Hair tiesPrice: Contact artistMedium: Buck skin and beadingDimensions: Approx. 3” acrossDescription: Hair ties come in various colours and designs.

Title: Bear Paw NecklacePrice: Contact artistMedium: Buck skin and beadingDimensions: 2”x3”Description: Bear paws come in various colours and have mirrors or stones in the centre.

Title: HeadbandsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Buck skin and beadingDescription: Beaded headbands come in various colours and styles.

Title: Jingle DressPrice: Contact artistsDimensions: Made to orderDescription: Contact artist for more information about regalia

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nt e ? Kepmx - Sharon Antoine

contact: 250-378-5353 or [email protected]

Sharon LM Antoine has been creating her artwork for 30 years.

“It started for me after watching the elders tanning hides,” said Sharon. “I’m self taught. I enjoy the creative process.”

Creating beautiful beaded hummingbirds, turtles and moccasins, Sharon uses hex beads and buckskin, tanned in the traditional way.

Drawing inspiration from within, Sharon said the colours and images come from her subconscious.

For Sharon, Aboriginal art is important as a way to carry on tradition.

“We can continue to learn and pass the teachings on for generations to come.”

Title: Beaded Humming BirdsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Hex beadsDimensions: Contact artist

Title: Beaded TurtlesPrice: Contact artistMedium: Hex beadsDimensions: Contact artist

Title: Buckskin MoccasinsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hideDimensions: Contact artist

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Alisa Nielsen - Gitxsan Carrier

contact: 250-494-0783 www.facebook.com/[email protected]

Alisa Nielsen has always enjoyed art and design. “When a change in career paths hap-pened, I went back into creating art in order to fulfill my desire to be creative. In doing so, I found a creative outlet that has reunited me with my ancestors.”

With a combination of being self taught and attending numerous hands-on work-shops with clay and kiln cast glass me-diums, Alisa is producing some exciting designs.

“Many design inspirations come to me while I’m travelling. Sometimes they’re creatures I design. Other ideas come to me in the form of dreams.”

Creating kiln cast glass art and Raku pot-tery, Alisa has been recognized as a glass artist by being accepted into the Pilchuck School of Glass, the Glass Art Association of Canada and the B.C. Glass Arts Associa-tion. Her work is available for purchase at the Little Bear Gift Shop in Chase, B.C., the Lattimer Gallery in Vancouver and the New Small Sterling Glass Studio on Granville Island in Vancouver.

Primarily focusing on glass work now, Alisa uses both standard techniques as well as her own creative standards.

Title: Spirit Bird - Bark PlatePrice: $200Medium: Kiln cast art glassDimensions: 9”x6.5”x1/4”Description: This design is based on a bird that visits the artist at her home. Using copper inlays to cre-ate her design detail and colours are created using colours of pow-dered glass sifted throughout.

Title: Copper ButterflyPrice: Contact artistMedium: Kiln cast art glassDimensions: 10”x9”Description: From the Fossil Se-ries, this design was inspired by a photograph of a butterfly the artist encountered during a journey to Nisga’a territory.

Title: Ode to BentboxPrice: $525Medium: Kiln cast art glassDimensions: 15”x15”x3”Description: Representing the artist’s spirit world and her circle of life. The wolf (her clan) being visited by various birds (spirits) at different times in life to bring inspirational messages.

Title: Eagle Canoe BowlPrice: $325Medium: Kiln cast art glass.Dimensions: 13.5”x 8”x 2.5”Description: During a visit to Haida Gwaii, Alisa noticed that a particular eagle was following her. After days of trying to capture a photo of the eagle, Alisa was suc-cessful and this design was born.

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Secwepemc - Louise Alphonse

Contact info: [email protected]

Louise Alphonse is always challenging herself.

“I took my daughter to a pow-wow in Ed-monton and she looked ‘underdressed,” said Louise. “I wanted her to look good!”

Beading for about 20 years, Louise has built a name for herself in the beading com-munity. Through her company, XweXwne Creations in Kamloops, she creates bead work, regalia, moccasins and pouches, Lou-ise’s creations are in high demand.

“I don’t use looms, I do all of my beading freehand. Every design is one of a kind and I will never reproduce it for another client,” said Louise. “My ideas come from within, they are not drawn on paper, I can see the colours and the design.”

Drawing inspiration from observing the pride displayed by dancers at pow-wows, Louise believes in working with a positive attitude, reinforced by her belief in a drug and alcohol free lifestyle.

Of all her creations, which one is her favourite? “I just completed a set for my daughter, who is now a champion dancer (photo top left,) a fully beaded fancy dance set.”

Check out Louise’s work on Facebook by searching for BC’s Best Beaders.

Title: Fancy dancer setPrice: One of a kind item, contact artist for info on pricing for simi-lar items.Description: A completed girls fancy dance set including (from top to bottom) barrette, earrings, headband, hair ties, choker with droplet, moccasin tops and yoke.

Title: Baby moccasinsPrice: Moccasins for babies, youth an adults are available to order. Contact artist for informa-tion on pricing.Medium: Deer hide and beads.

Title: Girls fancy dance bead workPrice: One of a kind item, contact artist for info on pricing for simi-lar items.Description: This girls fancy dance set consists of a barrette, earrings, headpiece, side hair ties and choker with droplet.

Title: Bear pawPrice: One of a kind item, contact artist for info on pricing for simi-lar items. Description: Contact artist for more information.

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Lee Claremont - Grand River Six Nations

contact: 250-769-3283 www.leeclaremont.ca

After a lifetime of creating art, Lee Clare-mont still felt she had something to learn.

“During my 40s I decided to go back to University,” said Lee. “I received my Bach-elor of Fine Arts (Honours) at UBC.”

Growing up, Lee was deeply involved in the performing arts but feels that her first love is painting.

Lee’s preferred medium is acrylic paint, due to its versatility. Ideas for Lee’s work come from within and while the subjects of her paintings may vary, there is one con-stant.

“I love colour,” said Lee. “I believe it brings joy and healing.”

Winning numerous awards, such as the Okangan College Distinguished Alumni Award, Aboriginal Arts Development Award, Presidents Choice Award from Okangan University College and an “An-gel Award,” for having the largest indi-vidual contribution in the creative arts in the Okanagan.

Lee’s greatest accomplishment? “Recently I had a piece of my art in an ex-hibition of international artists in New York City.”

She is also interested in print making and has a growing interest in learning how to carve.

Title: Sisters of the SunPrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDescription: Brother sun gives us warmth.

Title: Rhythm of the Woodland PeoplePrice: $3500Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 30”x40”Description: Color speaks to me in an intimate language. We become one in the telling of our story. This painting is a reflection of that.

Title: Five GenerationsPrice: $4,050Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36’x36’Description: Ancestry plays a large part of who we are. It is important to honour our ancestors. The Mohawk people are matrilin-ear and Lee honours all the grand-mothers and future grandmothers.

Title: Fancy DancerPrice: $3,230Medium: Acrylic on canvasDescription: This painting is inspired by the pow-wow and pow wow dancers. Lots of colour, lots of energy, lots of movement, lots of swirling, lots of beautiful broth-ers and sisters, lots of drums, lots of food and a whole lots of FUN.

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Nelson R. Leon


Learning his craft by watching his family, Nelson R Leon has been creating his own work for half of his life and intends to do so until he passes into the spirit world.

“I grew up watching and helping my fam-ily,” he said. “It’s like second nature, like breathing.”

Making drums, paddles and cedar weav-ing and other types of art, Nelson feels the desire to share his knowledge with others.

Utilizing red and yellow cedar and hides from moose, elk and deer, Nelson’s ideas come from his dreams. “If I dream an idea, I have to make it right away.”

Nelson describes himself as an “all around Native man,” who enjoys singing, attends powows and is great with his hands.

Nelson feels that Aboriginal art is im-portant because it displays who we are as a people and helps us tell our story.

“It’s something to be proud of,” he said. “It gives us teachable moments that no one can take away from us.”

Title: Cedar PaddlesPrice: $20-$200 (higher if art work is carved.) Medium: CedarDimensions: Hand paddles to full size. Description: Basic hand paddles to use to clap together up to full sized paddles to move a canoe.

Title: Hand Drum and Pow Wow Drum Price: $120-$800Medium: Cedar and hideDimensions: Various sizes avail-able Description: Natural colour elk hide with two-tone lace and weaved handle.

Title: UntitledDescription: Contact artist for more information about this piece.

Title: Cedar headbandPrice: $50-$100Medium: Cedar, fabric base and feather. Dimensions: One size fits allDescription: 5,7,9,11,13 strand weave with fabric base and feather work.

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Dora Casper - Secwepemc

contact: 250-376-1736

Dora Casper is a bead artist from the Bonaparte reserve.

“My late sister Eleanor Casper taught me how to work with beads,” said Dora. “She was and still is my mentor.”

Aside from beading, Dora also creates pineneedle baskets, moccasins, medicine pouches and dream catchers made from red willow.

Dora’s distinctive style is her use of fire colours (red, orange, yellow, white) and other bright vibrant colours.

“I like to mix complimentary and con-trasting colours,” she said.

Dora works closely with her siblings and children and promotes their artwork through her company Casper’s Creations.

Dora is often found selling her wares at pow-wows and local art shows and the pho-tos of her work are just a sample of the wide variety of creations she makes.

Title: Beaded BraceletPrice: Contact artistDescription: Bracelets come in various colours and styles.

Title: Beaded EarringsPrice: Contact artistDescription: Earrings come in various colours and styles.

Title: Beaded BarrettesPrice: Contact artistDescription: Barrettes come in various colours and styles.

Title: Beaded NecklacePrice: Contact artistDescription: Necklaces come in various styles and colours.

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Cree - Gail Kreiser


For nine years Gail Kreiser (Leech) has been creating her art work.

“I became interested in creating art through spirit,” said Gail. “My travels and experiences played a role.”

Her traditional name is Red Humming Bird and she creates carvings, bead work, regalia, pine needle weavings, drums and works with buck skin.

With a combination of self teaching and learning from those she has met along her journey, she is still just “coming out”, as an artist.

“I have not shown much of my work,” she said.

Citing her Cree ancestors and her hus-band Mike Leech as influences on her work, she feels a strong spiritual connection to each of her creations.

“It’s my service to the Creator for human-ity. It will tell a story, even when I go into the next world.”

One of her greatest accomplishments, so far, as an artist has it’s roots in a spiritual moment Gail experienced after fasting on Medicine Mountain.

“I completed a nine-pointed sacred star blanket,” she said. “It is an evolvement of the eight point and is meant to be a teaching blanket.”

Title: Full Rising of GenerationsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Ponderosa pine and jade from Lillooet. Dimensions: 4”h

Title: Regalia PouchPrice: $75Medium: Deer hide, rabbit fur, beads and shell button.Dimensions: 5”x 14”

Title: Red Humming BirdPrice: Contact artistMedium: Ponderosa Pine, paints

Title: Assorted Pine Needle Ac-cessories Price: Various, contact artistMedium: Pine needle, beads

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Vance Theoret - Metis/Mohawk/Innu


Vance Theoret discovers the art within the stone in the same way we would discover shapes in the clouds.

“I’m trying to put into words something the is very intangible and difficult to ex-plain,” said Vance. “This connecting is what I call ‘talking with the stone,’ or having it tell me what it wants to be!”

Working with soapstone, alabaster, chlo-rite and bronze, Vance has worked on his stone carving abilities for nearly 25 years. “I was always interested in different forms of art,” said Vance. “[I] was so impressed when I saw a carver that I had to try it. I am self-taught.”

Vance feels that Aboriginal artwork is important because of the way it connects our past to the present and survives into the future.

“It is one of the most important vehicles in the evolution of our culture,” said Vance.

Working out of his studio in 100 Mile House, Vance’s work is on display at the Stone Bear Gallery.

Vance is a member of The Western Light Artist Group, a group of artists who work together to market their work.

Title: “Hey It’s Stormin’ Norman”Price: $900Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 10”l x 6”hDescription: The body is made from Brazilian soapstone, B.C. garnets (eyes) and chlorite (nose.)

Title: Some Kinda Obtuse MoosePrice: $1,500Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 11”l x 8”hDescription: The moose is made of Brazilian soapstone, B.C. gar-net (eyes) and red cedar (antlers.)

Title: When The Stars Come OutPrice: $1,000Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 6”l x 9”hDescription: The bear is made of Brazilian soapstone, garnets and chlorite.

Title: High Plains DrifterPrice: $700Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 8”l x 5”hDescription: The bison is made of Brazilian soapstone and garnet with horns made of moose antler.

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Okanagan - Linda Anderson

contact: [email protected] www.facebook.com/okanaganartist

Linda Anderson has been painting for over 10 years. Her medium is acrylic painted on objects such as stones, skulls, drums, can-vas and feathers. Painting on feathers is her specialty.

“I’ve always loved to draw, paint and cre-ate since I was a kid,” said Linda. “I didn’t really devote myself to it until after my three children grew up.”

Self-taught, her patience and attention to detail are evident in the beautiful images she creates on nature’s delicate canvas. Items such as beads, shells, horse hair, rabbit fur, antler, and small decorative feathers are used to compliment and finish unique one of a kind art pieces.

Unlike many paintings, which are best viewed from a distance, these intricate piec-es are best viewed up close and personal.

Many people viewing her artwork for the first time compliment the detailed artwork, then exclaim in surprise upon seeing the feather.

In 2008 one of Linda’s painted feathers was presented by Chief Clarence Louie as a gift to Her Excellency the Right Honour-able Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.

Linda’s unique creations are owned by collector’s throughout Canada, the United States and overseas.

Title: Flicker DancePrice: $3000Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36” x 48”Description: Abstract expression of Northern Flicker Dancing

Title: Wind DancerPrice: Given as GiftMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36”x24”Description: Swallowtail But-terfly with pictographs in wing design.

Title: VeteranPrice: Sold for $400Medium: Acrylic on featherDimensions: 11”x14” framedDescription: Close-up of hand painted feather

Title: Raven PonyPrice: Sold for $400Medium: Acrylic on featherDimensions: 11”x14” framedDescription: Close-up of hand painted feather

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Willard Wallace - St’at’imc


Willard Wallace likes to challenge himself. After attending pow-wows and being

exposed to Aboriginal culture, his own per-spective towards art changed and he began to bead.

“Aboriginal art is so important,” said Willard. “It teaches our children and others about the past, where we came from.”

Using beads, feathers, deer hide and other materials, Willard makes necklaces, hair clips, crowns, earrings, bracelets, dream catchers and more.

One of Willard’s proudest moments as an artist was when he was first asked to bead something for another person.

“It felt very good to finish a piece for someone.”

Title: Eagle Hair ClipPrice: $30Medium: Deer hide, beadsDimensions: Approx 3” x 4”

Title: Eagle FeatherPrice: $15Medium: Feather, beads, deer hide

Title: Lady BugsPrice: $40Medium: Buckskin, beadsDimensions: 2” x 4”Description: Hair clip

Title: Bear Claw NecklacePrice: $45Description: Four corners com-bined with a bear claw.

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Ojibway - Dan Daulby

contact: 604-520-0750 www.daulby.com [email protected]

As a very young child Dan Daulby’s mother would draw cartoons as a way to entertain him.

“I was fascinated,” said Dan. “I began to draw at age four and have never stopped.”

A self taught artist, Dan has been creating his works for over 50 years and considers his work to be of the post-modern disci-pline.

“My ideas come mostly from my imagi-nation. I favour images depicting conflict, humour and/or spiritual overtones.”

Using oil paints, water colours, pencil, ink, clay, stone and digital rendering, Dan sometimes creates mixed media work.

For Dan, Aboriginal artwork is important because it creates images that reflect and perpetuate the cultural diversity and spiritual beliefs of early North American Aborginal societies, thus contributing to modern West-ern cultural identity.

“It connects us to our spiritual, social, economic and political roots,” he said.

After numerous solo and group exhibits under his belt, Dan’s greatest accomplish-ment as an artist is achieving the goal he set for himself in 1986. “I set out on a journey to develop a style uniquely my own. In 1991, after years of struggle, I realized that I had.”

Title: Caribou (red)Price: $225-$425 (depending on size ordered.) Medium: Limited edition digital print on 100% rag paperDimensions: Contact artist for sizing info.Description: This image is from a series of graphic prints of Cana-dian animals and marine life.

Title: The HuntPrice: $650Medium: Acrylic on CanvasDimensions: 24”x24”Description: This image is of a hunting party protected and guided by the hunting spirit.

Title: White StagPrice: $200-$465 (depending on size ordered.)Medium: Limited edition digital print on 100 per cent rag paperDimensions: Contact artist for sizing info.Description: This image is from a series of graphic prints of Cana-dian animals and marine life.

Title: Wind SpiritPrice: $580Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 16”x20”Description: This image came to the artist in a dream

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Hubert Billy - Nlaka’pamux


Since he was eight years old Hubert Billy has had an interest in art.

“My first drawing hung on my aunt Bun-nie’s fridge,” said Hubert.

Growing up in Spences Bridge, as part of a large family, Hubert’s interest in art led him to take further art classes in high school. Some of his earliest art sales came from his sketchbook.

“I am mostly self-taught and my style has been referred to as modern native art,” said Hubert. “Largely pencil crayon drawings with some acrylic on canvas paintings.”

Over the past few years, Hubert has expanded his portfolio to include colourful drawings, tattoo designs, family crests and business logos.

Hubert takes great pride in his Aborigi-nal heritage and likes to incorporate some Aboriginal education in his work.

“Some of my work focuses on the great chiefs of the Northwest such as Sitting Bull and Geronimo,” said Hubert.

Creating colourful images remains Hu-bert’s passion and he plans to continue doings so.

He thanks his family and friends for their continuing support in his life.

Title: Wolf Pack IPrice: Contact artistMedium: Pencil crayon and inkDimensions: 11”x17”

Title: UntitledPrice: Contact artistMedium: PencilDimensions: 11”x17”

Title: UntitledPrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicDimensions: 11”x17”

Title: Sitting BullPrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicDimensions: 11”x17”

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Secwepemc -Travis Saul


Watching older carvers is what sparked Travis Saul’s interest in art.

“I learned by watching and wasn’t afraid to ask for help from coastal carvers,” said Travis. “It started as a hobby.”

Using cedar (red and yellow) and black walnut for his creations, Travis’ ideas for his carving depend on what he’s making. “Each piece will have a different meaning. It depends.”

Making his first cedar box in 2003, Travis initially gave his work away. In 2006, that changed. “It was a great moment for me, I made my first big sale.”

Travis pays great attention to the detail in his carving and wants to ensure that the client is satisfied with what they order. He encourages potential clients to ask lots of questions. “Aboriginal art is a way of communicating and each piece has a story to tell.”

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Title: Red Cedar MaskPrice: Contact artistMedium: Cedar and horsehairDimensions: 7”h x 5”w

Title: Eagle Jewelry CasePrice: Contact artistMedium: Yellow cedarDimensions: 12”l x 5 .5”w x 6 1/2”h

Title: Medicine BoxPrice: Contact artistMedium: Yellow cedar, paintDimensions: Contact artist for sizing info

Title: Raven and Wolf RattlePrice: Contact artistMedium: Yellow cedarDimensions: Approx 5” long

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Shannon Kilroy - Nlaka’pamux

contact: 250-378-3901 facebook.com (search Earthline Contemporary Fashions)

Shannon Kilroy began sewing at a young age and continued her craft through her school years.

Following her passion into a career as a fashion artist, Shannon began her business, Earthline Contemporary Fashions 18 years ago. “My designs are influenced by the People and natural beauty of the Nlaka’pamux nation.Shannon designs traditional and contemporary clothing and often mixes the two. She produces a unique ready-to-wear line of clothing and accessories. Her pieces are decorated with applique, embroidery, beads, air brushed paint, or natural elements like leather, feathers or painted with natural pigments.

“I am inspired by colours and the land-scape of my home territory,” she said. “I feel a connection to the flow of life in the beautiful mountain plateaus.”

Preferring to use natural fabrics to cre-ate her designs, Shannon will get a feel for the fabric, match colours and ‘see’ the outfit coming together in her mind.

“The garment comes alive on my work-table. The pattern is like a puzzle I shape together, moulding the final piece.”

Shannon has won many awards and her work is part of the permanent collection in the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa. Her

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Contact artist or visit her Face-book page for more information




Secwepemc - Roxane McCallum

contact: [email protected] www.allcreations.com604-826-0095

Starting at age seven by putting pencil to paper, Roxane McCallum has spent most of her life having a great interest in art.

“Creation of art and the quiet time by my-self is what I loved,” said Roxane. “All your worries went out the door and you were one with the paper.”

Since then Roxane has moved on to carv-ing and has built long-term relationships with her teachers.

“My metalwork teacher is Sweena, we have worked together for 13 years. I’ve worked with George Pennier, Tom Patterson and Peter Wayne Gong for about four years in woodwork.”

Using cedar, silver, gold and copper, Rox-ane says that her ideas come from what she has been taught by her elders, her current teachers and by studying designs from the past and present.

Her collaborations with other artisans have received prominent display. A House post she worked on stands outside the Mis-sion Info Centre and a carving of a man wel-comes guests to a B.C. Hydro building.

Roxane has also taught basic engraving courses.

Title: SalmonPrice: $180Medium: Sterling SilverDimensions: 2.5”x1.25”Description: Hand carved on both sides.

Title: Double ThunderbirdPrice: $80 (orders accepted)Medium: Sterling SilverDimensions: 1”x1.5”Description: Engraved double thunderbird with a silver bail.

Title: OwlPrice $350.00 (orders accepted)Medium: Sterling SilverDimensions: 1.5”x6”Description: Hand engraved womens bracelet in silver.

Title : Speaker MaskPrice: $400.00 (orders accepted)Medium: Red cedar and acrylic paint, horse hairDimensions: 6”x9”Description: Hand carved speaker mask in red cedar.

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Hilda Leon - Chehalis

contact: 604-796-8849

Since she was nine years-old Hilda Leon has been a weaver.

Taught by her mother and grandmother she creates cedar hats and baskets.

Collecting her own materials, she’s in-spired by the world around her to create. She believes that Aboriginal artwork is im-portant because of it’s usefulness in contem-porary society.

Title: Cedar HatPrice: $75-$100Description: Hats come in differ-ent sizes.

Title: Cedar HatPrice: $75-$100Description: Hats come in differ-ent sizes.

Title: Cedar CapPrice: $25

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Tsawataineuk - Alfred Roberston

contact: 250-591-5451www.coastaltreasures.org/RobertsonBio.html

Alfred Robertson has been a carver for over 40 years.

“I used to watch my father William Robertson carve masks and steam bentwood boxes,” said Alfred. “When I was 18, he bought me a knife and told me the first thing I needed to learn was how to sharpen it.”

While mainly creating masks, Alfred still enjoys making talking sticks, bentwood boxes and totem poles. All of his creations are made strictly with red and yellow cedar.

“My masks and carvings have gained worldwide respect,” said Alfred. “They have become sought after by galleries and tourists from around the world.”

Alfred modeled his early works after Mungo Martin’s traditional, strong and powerful carving style, thus enabling him to build upon his own artistic integrity and success

Alfred said that Aboriginal art is impor-tant because it is instrumental in preserv-ing the history and carving traditions of his people. He has taught his daughter Sarah his skills and she is becoming an impressive artist in her own right.

Alfred accepts commissions and private sales. His work is in high demand.

Title: Raven DancerPrice: $2,200Medium: CedarDimensions: 36”x 10” x 4”

Title: Dzunuk’wa (Wild Woman Mask)Price: $1,500Dimensions: 10” x 8” x 4”Description: A giant and fear-some figure twice the size of humans. From Northwest coast legend, she is a dark and hairy ogress with supernatural powers.

Title: Raven MaskPrice: $1,250Dimensions: 6” x 6” x 19”

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Laudawne Dunn - Nuxalk/Secwepemc


Laudawne Dunn has been creating dream catchers since she was 14-years-old.

“Artistic skill run in my family,” said Laudawne. “My mom is a painter and jew-elry designer. I have sculptors and carvers in my family as well.”

Learning how to make dream catch-ers from an elder, Laudawne makes dream catcher earrings, key chains, ornaments and necklaces. She enjoys experimenting with colour and enjoys how contrasting colours can sometimes turn out beautifully.

“I’ve mixed numerous shades of green, pink, purple, blue and black in one dream catcher and it came together nicely,” she said.

Using materials like glass beads, sinew, crystals, synthetic leather, feathers and semi precious stones, Laudawne pays careful at-tention to the detail in her work.

As of June 21, 2012 she will have a kiosk in the Klahoweya Village in Stanley Park.

Title: Fire and WaterPrice: $80Dimensions: 5” acrossDescription: Starting as an ode totraditional First Nations colourusage, the artist added blue torepresent “that even fire needs tobe on the cooler and softer side toexist.”

Title: The Neon DreamPrice: $80Dimensions: 5” acrossDescription: This dream catcherwas made after the artist becamemore confident in her craft.

Title: Red EarthPrice: $120Dimensions: 6” acrossDescription: This dream catcheris one of the artist’s favourite toshare and make because the ideacame from out of nowhere and itturned out beautifully.

Title: SnowflakePrice: $200Dimensions: 12” acrossDescription: The Snowflake dreamcatcher has a real crystal adorningthe middle. It has a beautifuleffect when the sunlight shimmersthrough the centre and when itspins.

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Loretta A. Williams

contact: 604-943-9883 www.facebook.com/tfnedc

After participating in an art program hosted by the Tsawwassen nation in 1990, Loretta A. Williams has been creating artwork.

“I create woven baskets, corsages and bracelets,” said Loretta. “I have been mak-ing traditional cedar hats since 2004.”

Using wool, pine needles and beads in her artwork, Loretta prefers to use cedar be-cause she said it makes her feel grounded.

“Working with cedar is healing for me,” she said.

Having mentors from Musqueam, Squa-mish, Haida Gwaii, Heiltsuk and Nuu Chah Nulth, Loretta feels that her work is a combination of traditional and contempo-rary styles because of the various mediums she uses. She is now moving from the role of student to the that of teacher. She has taught classes in weaving to her people and to others and is passing on the tradition to her nieces.

She thanks Tracy Williams of the Squa-mish nation for being a mentor and Alice Gus, the education director of her people for setting up the cedar hat-weaving classes in 2004.

Title: Cedar hatPrice: Contact artistDimensions: Various sizes

Title: Cedar corsagePrice: Contact artistDimensions: Various sizes and colours

Title: BearsPrice: Contact artistDimensions: Various

Title: Cedar braceletPrice: Contact artistDimensions: various

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Kim Stewart - Métis


Kim Stewart has a deep desire to share her artistic perspective of the world.“I want to open dialogue about the past, present and future and creating art is a way in which I can do that,” she said.

Creating art since she was a small child, Kim Stewart was originally taught draw-ing, painting and pottery by her mother and grandmother as well as hide tanning and bead work by elders in her area.

Kim completed a Fine Arts degree at Grand MacEwan University and in 1991 began a career as a graphic designer and illustrator after earning her certificate and diploma.

“It was 1999 when I returned to creating studio art,” said Kim. “I also began to work in traditional Métis art forms as well.”

Kim’s work is a blending of traditional art techniques with contemporary styles. She experiments with different mediums and surfaces in creating her work.

“I use pens, pencils, charcoal, pastels, hides, beeswax, beads, thread and acrylic paint,” she said. “I’ll use natural objects like antlers, moose hair and wire for my 3D work.”Kim has won numerous grants and scholarships for her work and in 2011 earned her Masters of Art Education from Simon Fraser University. She now teaches

Fine Art and New Media at the post- secondary level.

Title: CirclePrice: $200Medium: Chalk pastel on moose hideDimensions: 10”x8”Description: Hair creates a lovely circle as it moves in the wind. The artist has drawn the movement of the wind and colours of the sun bouncing off black strands of hair.

Title: HolidayPrice: $650Medium: Digitally woven art blanket with bead work on surfaceDimensions: 53”x79”Description: Exploring the his-tory of blankets (used as form of currency which also carried dis-ease,) the piece combines original family photos and drawing.

Title: MovePrice: $900Medium: Acrylic on deer hide.Dimensions: 17.5”x25”Description: Movements record-ed in acrylic paint as artist moved hide tanning tool across surface of hide. The remaining gestures, a record of Aboriginal hide tanning activity create a beautiful dance.

Title: MunificencePrice: $650Medium: Acrylic on canvas (framed in antique frame.)Dimensions: 14” x 20”Description: The Earth shows a great generosity by providing all we need, yet many people harvest without the slightest thanks or respect.

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Ojibway - Paul Alexandre

contact: [email protected] www.artofarrow.com

It was 2008 when Paul (Arrow) Alexandre discovered his love for creating art. His first painting was the form of a man stretching high into the sky, and for Arrow, the paint-ing had an impact.

“It was an exciting moment of wonder and bliss to realize that I had created some-thing meaningful for me,” said Arrow. “It was a kind of magical experience.” Utilizing art to help reconnect with his spirit, Arrow continues creating work that he describes as “abstract, surreal with an inher-ent touch of Aboriginal influence.” Working with acrylic and oil paints, Arrow’s ideas take shape during the colour shifting and mixing process.

“I try not to be in total control, as I feel more comfortable to allow the movement of the brush to flow freely,” he said. “I must have fun during the act of creating or I will not continue.”

Arrow believes that each human being has the ability and (secret) desire to create, and to create something from nothing is an inherent expression of our surrounding and connection to nature.

“We become the myth makers of the modern day, like our ancestors painting the cliffs of a river for all to see and wonder.”

Arrow’s work has been on display in both public and private galleries and can be viewed on his website.

Title: Return of Spirit ArcherPrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 16”x20”

Title: Spirit MatterPrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 20”x24”

Title: The Five ArrowsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 20”x30”

Title: Sun Born IciclePrice: Contact artistMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 17”x20”

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Richard Thorne


Richard Thorne is a member of the Co-wichan Band of Vancouver Island.

Since the time he could hold a pencil, he has had an interest in art and does not place barriers for himself when it comes to a spe-cific style.

“Portraits, wildlife, seascapes or land-scapes,” said Richard.

Drawing inspiration from his extensive travels throughout B.C., Richard takes the opportunity to sketch all areas that he has visited.

Initially self taught, Richard has com-pleted a two-year study in fine arts and won awards and scholarships.

Contact Richard for more information about his artwork as well as his wallets and pack-sacks.

Title: Wolf and BearDescription: Contact artist for more information about this piece.

Title: Humming Bird Pack-SackDescription: Contact artist for more information about this piece.

Title: Eagle WalletDescription: Contact artist for more information about this piece.

Title: Wolf Totem Pole Description: Contact artist for information about this piece.

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Nlaka’pamux - John Firkins

contact: 250-376-3147

John Firkins is a self-taught carver.For nearly 40 years he has been creating

his work out of elk horn, turquoise, ammo-lite and woolly mammoth ivory.

“I make belt buckles, pendants, earrings and bolo ties,” said John. “I try and use local supplies whenever possible.”

John said that in creating his work, he doesn’t rely on drawings or photos as he can visualize the finished piece in his mind.

“I’ll see it in the materials I’m using,” he said.

John said that Aboriginal artwork is im-portant as it’s a way to reach people. Carv-ing is important for its calming qualities.

A major accomplishment in John’s career as a carver was completing a woolly mam-moth ivory belt buckle complete with gold from the Fraser river.

“It was a long process,” he said. “It took me five years.”

John works with other carvers that are willing to learn and offers constant encour-agement. He said that everyone starts at the bottom when it comes to carving and you can only get better with practice.

Title: Spirit Faced BucklePrice: Contact artistMedium: Woolly mammoth ivory and gold.

Title: Earrings and PendantPrice: Contact artistMedium: Wolly mammoth ivory and gold.

Title: Assorted PendantsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Wolly mammoth ivory, gold and ammolite.

Title: Bolo TiePrice: Contact artistMedium: Woolly mammoth ivory and ammolite.

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Cheryl Rule


Cheryl Rule has been beading for over 38 years.

“I learned from my aunt, Sally Bob,” she said. “We made earrings and lighter cases.”

Since the early days of beading, Cheryl has moved on to creating beautiful jewelry out of semi precious stones, shells, ivory beads, hemp, silver, bone, wood beads and bear claws.

“I try to use natural materials,” she said. “I want the designs to be contemporary so it can be worn with modern style clothing.”

Title: Hemp Necklace with Conch Shell.Price: $25Description: Blue hemp necklace with wood beads. Conch shell from Mexico.

Title: Orange Carnelian Agate Necklace and EarringsPrice: $65 ($50 for necklace $15 for earrings.)Description: Orange glass beads with Carnelian agate stones with silver.

Title: Choker Necklace with Trad-ing Beads Price: $50Description: Necklace with blue, purple and white wood beads, sil-ver and royal blue trading beads.

Title: Choker NecklacePrice: $50Description: Yellow, red and bur-gundy wood beads with silver.

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Donna Salo


Donna Salo has been an artisan for 12 years. “I give great appreciation to my cousin Au-drey Deroy,” said Donna. “She showed me how to make my first pair of moccasins.”

Donna creates pine needle baskets, drums, moccasins, mittens, gloves, mukluks, hats, and beads extensively. She also enjoys painting and making cakes in the shape of Aboriginal masks. “Beading is my favourite,” she said. “I like working with the colours.”

Donna said that her ideas come to her through dreams and credits the Creator. She loves working with moose, deer and elk and said that Aboriginal artwork is important because it defines who she is. “It tells me where I should be going in life,” she said.

Donna has participated in the World Art Market at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver and takes pride in the feedback she received for her work.

“They said my work was exquisite,” said Donna.

Donna is available for custom orders and will work with her clients to ensure satisfac-tion.

Title: GlovesPrice: Contact artistMedium: Elk hide and custom beading.

Title: MittsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Elk hide, rabbit fur, bead work, wool lined.Description: Mittens also feature gauntlet design.

Title: CraddlePrice: Contact artistMedium: Smoked deer hide, bead work on cedar board.

Title: MukluksPrice: Contact artistMedium: Elk hide, rabbit fur, mutton cloth, bead work and lined with wool.

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Erin Casper - St’at’imc


Since she was a young girl Erin Casper has been a seamstress.

“I started pow-wow dancing at the age of three,” said Erin. “I would watch my mom sew my outfits and eventually I wanted to learn how to make them.”

For 15 years Erin has been making pow-wow regalia and in the past four years has taken up quilting.

“I want to make regalia for anyone who wants to dance because I know how happy I felt dancing,” she said. “If I can make some-one the perfect custom outfit to dance in, it gives me great satisfaction.”

Erin said that her mother, Leona, has been a big influence on her life because of her work ethic and the encouragement she provides her.

“For a few years I stopped making regalia and my mom and daughter Daisha encour-aged me to start up again. My daughter loves to dance too.”

Erin’s ideas come to her while she doo-dles and feels inspired by nature.

“I like water, fire and butterflies for ex-ample,” she said.

Erin said that it has taken her a lot of hard work to be the seamstress she is today. Each piece she completes is an accomplishment for her and she said she feels very proud to

see her work on display at pow-wows.

Title: Blue Patchwork QuiltPrice: Contact artistDimensions: King size bedDescription: Made with assorted colours of batik fabric.

Title: Girls Tinytot Jingle DressPrice: Contact artistDimensions: Girls size fiveDescription: A jingle dress the artist made for her daughter with a colourful star design named after artist’s daughter’s given name “Early Morning Star.”

Title: Woman’s Purple ShawlPrice: Contact artistDimensions: Women size sevenDescription: Purple fancy shawl with pink trim.

Title: Boys Junior Grass Dance RegaliaPrice: Contact artistDimensions: Boys size 12Description: Set includes pants, headband, cuff and breach cloths.

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Leona McKay

contact: 250-256-0255 fax [email protected]

Leona McKay is a 3rd generation Artisan/Crafter. Leona’s maternal grandmother & mother were both very creative. Their pa-tience and teaching methods made learning fun and interactive.

Her grandmother made beautiful buck-skin gloves adorned with exquisite bead-work and embroidery. Leona’s mother was a skilled seamstress who taught her how to sew at a young age.

Leona is a successful entrepreneur and has a wide variety of crafts for sale.

Leona’s business “Red Ground Cre-ations” is comprised of silk-screening, cus-tom embroidery, regalia making, buckskin, leather works, ceramics, pottery, T-shirt transfers, photo mugs, photo buttons, pro-motional advertising & gifts.

Leona’s business is family-based. Her youngest daughter Erin (left) is the designer and artist and is an excellent seamstress. Her son Allen has worked alongside Leona since the inception of the business. Her grandson Elijah was 3 months old when the silk screen company started, he is now 19 and is one of the main silkscreen printers.

Red Ground Creations is on Facebook and Elijah is developing the web site that will soon be launched.

Title: Ceramic Canister SetPrice: Set of four - $98Set of three - $75Cookie Jar - $25Description: Complete sets are available in a variety of Aborigi-nal and animal decals. Contact art-ist for more detailed information.

Title:Baby Moccasins Price: $45 custom orders avail-able

Title:Beaded Medicine PouchPrice: $20 custom orders avail-able

Title: Beaded Hair BarrettesPrice: $20 available in a variety of colors and sizes

Title: Coffee MugPrice: $14Personal photo’s can be placed on both sides of mug. Custom orders available.

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Riley Charters

contact: 604-820-4606 [email protected]/public/willlowe/Riley&Bill.htm

Since she was a young child Riley Charters knew she wanted to be an artist.

“I had a small wooden box that contained a pencil, eraser and scraps of paper,” said Riley. “I told my parents I was going to be an artist and my dad said, ‘You’re going to be a nurse!’”

Riley kept asking for a painting and draw-ing kit and received one at the age of 14.

Eventually earning a Fine Arts diploma from the Kootenay School of Art and cre-dentials in graphic design, Riley creates diverse forms of art (acrylic and oil paint-ings, oil pastels, print making, digital pho-tography and videography.)

“I prefer oil painting,” she said. “I just appreciate the medium and how you have more time because of its slower drying period.”

Inspired by impressionism and classi-cal styles and forms of painting, Riley lists many influences on her work.“My instruc-tors have played role models in my art,” she said. “Fellow artist Hugo Myny is an inspi-ration because he will ask ‘what have you painted today?’”

Riley’s work has appeared in numerous exhibits and is featured in the Thompson Rivers University permanent collection.

Title: Cloud TeepeePrice: $350Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 18”x24”

Title: Degas LayoutPrice: $350Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 18”x24”

Title: Healing PoolsPrice: $600Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 30”x40”

Title: Spotted LakePrice: $600Medium: Oil on canvasDimensions: 30”x40”

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Leq’a:mel - Sarah Oliver


Sarah Oliver is a self taught jeweller and beader based out of Kamloops.

“I started beading about 40 years ago,” she said. “I’ve been making jewelry for quite some time.”

Using cut glass beads, shells, bone, semi precious stones and rhinestones, Sarah makes necklaces, barrettes and pow-wow regalia as well.

Sarah said she feels that Aboriginal art is important because it shows the pride of Aboriginal beauty and the differences in culture.

Title: Mother of Pearl (Necklace and Earrings)Price: $40Description: Beaded with cut-glass beads and use of synthetic porcupine quills. Matching medal-lions for necklace and earrings.

Title: Tiger’s Eye NecklacePrice: $35Description: Double stone pen-dant with white cut-glass beads and tiger eye stone beads.

Title: Hummingbird BarrettePrice: $150Description: Fully beaded with cut-glass beads and leather back-ing.

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Nicole Ramsay - Ojibwe

contact:250-490-4700 cell [email protected]

Nicole Ramsay is a budding artist based out of Peachland.

“I’ve recently started painting Aboriginal art,” she said. “It started as a hobby, but I’ve received such great feedback that I’m mov-ing forward with it.”

Inspired by her mother, Nicole creates her work as a way to learn more about her own culture and share it with others.

“Aboriginal artwork is so interesting,” said Nicole. “The stories behind the artwork are amazing.”

Nicole said that creating her artwork takes her to a meditative place. Painting helps her relax and she considers it her own form of spirituality.

“I hope that people enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it.”

Title: Mother Bear Corner TablePrice: $300Description: Mother bear looking over her young. Painted on round corner table.

Title: Four Directions Hope ChestPrice: Contact ArtistDescription: Hope chest with eagle and medicine wheel.

Title: Painted Horse SkullPrice: $450Description: Contact artist for more information

Title: FootstepsPrice: $2000Description: Oak table with four chairs (not pictured) depicting a young boy following an elder wolf.

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Lori Davis


With the knowledge passed down to her by her great-grandmother and grandparents, as well as a desire to create stylish, practical and useful products, Lori Davis began Haida Princess Totes.

“I use high-quality fabrics like cashmere, wool, leather and ultrasuede,” said Lori, a member of the Raven clan. “Haida art is hand cut and stitched to each tote.”

Aside from tote bags, Lori also creates handbags, evening bags and messenger bags.

“Haida people use only certain designs,” she said. “Our mythology and history still guide our cultural and artistic expression today.”

Lori said that the Haida have a long his-tory of creating beauty in functional goods such as bowls, spoons and robes. She wants to bring that same sense of fashion and functionality to her work.

“My art is wearable,” she said.

Title: Cream Raven/Dragon Fly Evening BagPrice: $150Dimensions: 8”h x 7”wDescription: Cream Haida raven/dragonfly on black leather with fur trim shoulder bag with velcro closure. Black nylon lining with inner patch pocket

Title: Red Haida Frog TotePrice: $250Dimensions: 14”w x 14”h x 5.5” dDescription: Haida red frog on black fabric with black upholstery suede contrast bottom/straps/top trim tote. Black nylon lining with inner zipper pocket.

Title: Haida Frog TotePrice: $250Dimensions: 14”w x 15”l x 3”dDescription: Haida frog (by James McGuire) on black wool with leather strap. Black nylon lin-ing with inner patch pockets.

Title: Haida Woman Shark TotePrice: $225Dimensions: 17”w x 12”h x 4.5”dDescription: Cream “Haida Woman Shark” on dark brown up-holstery fabric with 100 per cent brown leather top 25” strap.

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Stephanie Archie-Abraham


Motivated by a desire to provide inexpen-sive pow-wow regalia for others, Stephanie Archie-Abraham has been creating her work for over seven years.

“I have bought expensive regalia from others and had bad experiences,” said Steph-anie. “I always wanted to create traditional pieces that others can wear without it cost-ing too much.”

Citing her own love of traditional dance, Stephanie said it’s good for people to get started in dancing because of its positive ef-fects on the mind, body and soul.

Using a variety of materials like beads, canvas, buckskin, needles, thread and vari-ous textiles, Stephanie works with clients to ensure that they are pleased with the item they order.

“I try to envision what a piece will look like and then start to draw designs,” she said.

Title: Pow-wow RegaliaPrice: Contact artistDescription: Contact artist for more information about their work.

Title: EarringsPrice: Contact artistDescription: Colours and designs vary.

Title: Pow-wow RegaliaPrice: Contact artistDescription: Contact artist for more information about their work.

Title: EarringsPrice: Contact artistDescription: Colours and designs vary.

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Ojibway - Mark Jacobson

contact: 778-839-7444 http://markanthonyjacobson.blogspot.ca/

Mark Jacobson has been a painter of con-temporary woodland art for 26 years.

“I liked to draw as a kid,” said Mark. “My grandmother and uncle Jimi encouraged me a lot.”

During his artistic journey, Mark has had the honour of painting with legendary artist Roy Thomas and was the last living artist to exhibit with the Grand Shaman of the Ojib-way, Norval Morrisseau in 2005.

“Those were very proud moments for me,” he said.

Creating with acrylic paints, inks, canvas and paper, Mark said that his ideas form within himself, the spirit world, teachings of his ancestors and most importantly the Creator.

Aside from creating his own beautiful works of art, Mark is the first Aboriginal artist in Canadian history to launch a ‘cata-logue raisonné’ as a way to protect the work of Aboriginal artists from forgery.

“It’s important because it protects the legacy of an artist and guarantees iron clad ownership of the work,” said Mark.

To learn more about Mark, his art, how to purchase it and the catalogue raisonné, visit his web site.

Title: ActivityPrice: $450Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 14”x18”Description: The painting repre-sents unity through Mother Na-ture. All life is inter-connected and the birds represent the power of flight and harmony.

Title: The TeachingPrice: $450Dimensions: 16”x20”Description: The celebration of the sacred teachings between mothers and their children.

Title: Wolf Clan TeachingPrice: $650Medium: Acrylic on canvasDescription: The power of the wolf clan and the inner freedom of living in harmony with the com-munity as being represented by the eagle within the wolf.

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Title: Untitled BirdPrice: $600Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 18”x18”Description: The grace of flight.

Amelia Washington


“It is important to let people know we are talented, gifted and beautiful people,” said Amelia Washington.

As an artisan based out of Merritt, Ame-lia creates beautiful star quilts, hand drum sticks, hand drum bags, traditional cradle boards and cradles.

Her interest in creating came from a desire to give gifts to new mothers and their babies.

“I wanted to acknowledge the newborns,” said Amelia.

Taught by Karole O’brien, an Aboriginal support worker with Scw’exmx Commu-nity Health, Amelia uses textiles, feathers, buckskin, ribbons, cedar, red willow and traditional medicines in her work.

Citing a natural born talent, Amelia feels great pride in completing each project and after viewing Amelia’s work, it’s easy to see that she has been successful in showing that Aboriginal people are talented, gifted and beautiful.

Title: Star QuiltPrice: Contact artistDescription: Colours and designs vary.

Title: Wing DressPrice: Contact artistDescription: Colours vary

Title: Traditional Cradle BoardPrice: Contact artist

Title: Star QuiltPrice: Contact ArtistDescription: Colours and designs vary.

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Secwepemc - Harold Thomas

contact: 250-253-8770

Since he was a teenager Harold has been creating his birch bark baskets. Taught by his mother, Harold enjoys making baskets as it’s a way for him to keep in touch with his Aboriginal culture.“I do it as a hobby,” said Harold Thomas. “I started as part of a group of weavers.”

“It’s the identity of the people,” he said. “We get to show respect for Mother Nature. It feels good to practice my culture.”

Utilizing cedar root, birch bark and Sas-katoon branches, Harold makes baskets in various sizes to suit all needs.

“I make pen holders, baskets and baby cradles both doll and live sized,” he said.

Harold takes the time to collect his own supplies each season.

“The baskets have to be made just right,” said Harold.

Harold said that he believed in the im-portance of passing on traditions from one generation to the next, as it was in his life. He said he hoped that more young people would learn the craft.

Title: Birch BasketPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Birch, cedar root and saskatoon branch.Dimensions: Approx 5”x4”x6”

Title: Birch BasketPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Birch, cedar root and Saskatoon branch.Dimensions: Approx 4”x3”x5”

Title: Pen HolderPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Birch, cedar root and saskatoon branch.Dimensions: Approx. 3” Across x 5” Deep

Title: Assorted BasketsPrice: VariesMedium: Birch, cedar root and saskatoon branch.Dimensions: Varies

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Mark MiLan - Métis

contact: [email protected] www.milanart.capurchase info: www.etsy.com/shop/canadianmetis

Mark MiLan is on a mission. Seeing a void in the Canadian artistic market place, he has made it a goal to increase the awareness and exposure of Métis culture and fashion.

“It is disturbing to me that Métis culture has gone without proper recognition,” said Mark. “An accomplishment that has made me very proud has been to evolve the Cana-dian Métis sash into fashions which reflect general attributes of our culture.”

Aside from creating beautiful works out of Métis sash, Mark also has a large collec-tion of assemblage art (2D and 3D art that is created using found or recycled objects.)

“I have 16 assemblage artworks that be-gan their journey eight years ago. Mediums carved by nature and harvested along the shores of Stanley Park or in the mountains alongside the Sea to Sky highway.”

Mark has invested 10,000 hours into his assemblage artwork and they are a sight to be seen. Mark said he felt Aboriginal art-work is important because it not only allows Aboriginals to empower themselves and live a better life, but also to build connections between different cultures.

Mark would like to honour his father for his long term support and commitment to his artwork creation.

To learn more about Mark’s artistic jour-ney and his company MiLan Art LTD, visit

his web site.

Title: MiLan Metis Sun BagPrice: See bottom of pageMedium: Sash created on 74” hand loom. 50% acrylic, 50% polyester with gold button and acetate liner.Dimensions: 12”X10”Description: “MiLan Metis Sun Bag’ honours the sun.

Title: MiLan Metis Arrow SashPrice: See bottom of pageMedium: Sash created on 74” hand loom. 50% acrylic 50% polyesterDimensions: 6’x10’ long tassel to tassel Description: Honours Metis his-tory

Title: Mark MiLan assemblage artPrice: Contact artistMedium: shells, granite, water pump, concrete, fire, water, oil paint, human hair, animal parts, driftwood, construction framing wood, metal wheels, Métis ar-row sash from the loom, and also finger weave Métis sash.

Title: TWO – Honors ReflectionsPrice: Contact artistMedium: naturally crushed shells, mirror, finger weave sash ends, concreteDimensions: 44”x 32”Description: Once all the 8 candles are lit with the 16 fires reflecting you can see yourself in the evening like never before.

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Inuit - Eric Lester

contact: 778-470-3348

Eric Lester’s exposure to soapstone carving occurred nearly 20 years ago while he was working as an electrician.

“During my breaks I would watch the carvers work,” he said. “One day a carver threw me a piece of stone and said, ‘you’ve learned enough.’”

What started as a hobby for Eric eventu-ally became his full time passion.

“I’ve been carving full time for about seven years,” he said. “I feel peace while I’m doing it.”

Eric makes his creations out of antler, soapstone and ivory. He not only honours his culture by carving the animals his people found sacred, but also the animals of the west coast people.

“I’m just very happy if someone appreci-ates my work,” he said. “I’m concerned the culture is slowly fading.”

Eric’s work has appeared in the Indian Trading Post in Banff and the Black Tusk Gallery in Whistler.

Title: Polar BearPrice: Contact artistMedium: JadeDimensions: Approximately 7” tall

Title: OrcaPrice: Contact artistMedium: Soapstone



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Rhonda Nygaard - Carrier

contact: ph 250-554-7077

Rhonda Nygaard was taught how to bead by her mother when she was 11 years old. She would watch her mother sit and bead and began to take an interest in her mother’s art form, and traditional jewellery. Today, Rhonda has been beading for decades and considers her mother to be the biggest influence on Rhonda’s work.

While Rhonda stopped beading for quite some time, she found herself back in it when her children needed something for a craft show at their school. Since then, it has snowballed into something that Rhonda enjoys spending her time on.

“I am inspired by the day, and the mood I’m in,” said Rhonda. “The things I see when I’m really happy inspire me to create. Nature is my biggest inspiration.”

One of Rhonda’s biggest achievements was when she was asked by the Prince George art gallery to use some of her work.

Rhonda hopes that her beading will continue to improve because she enjoys working with beads and feels good about her projects when they are complete.

Title: Medicine bagPrice: Contact artistMedium: Buckskin and beadsDescription: Medicine bags come in various styles and colours

Title: EarringsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Buckskin and beadsDescription: Earrings are made in various styles and colours

Title: NecklacePrice: Contact artistMedium: Buckskin and beadsDescription: This turtle medallion is 2” across.

Title: NecklacePrice: Contact artistMedium: BeadsDescription: Necklaces are made in various colours and styles.

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Secwepemc - Ed Jensen


Ed Jensen has spent his life perfecting his art.

“It was only recently I was told that the things I do were considered art,” he said. “There is a deep need within myself to cre-ate. It’s a calling.”

As a child he would create his own sling-shots and bows as a hobby and, in a sense, a necessity.

“I was raised as a hunter, gatherer and fisherman,” said Ed. “I produced my own implements, using traditional materials, and was taught traditional ways by my uncles and other community members.”

Ed creates traditional tools, drums, bows, fish traps, arrowheads and knives. He said that his favourite activity is bow-building.

“To build a bow takes approximately a year with several steps that require patience and perseverance,” he said.

Ed draws inspiration from all of cre-ation, the Creator and humanity’s continued survival on the land. He also respects his Secwepemc ancestors for their ingenuity in tool building and ability to survive in harsh conditions with nothing more than stones, wood and animal parts.

“It’s very praiseworthy,” said Ed.Most recently, Ed has constructed a fish

weir to be on permanent display at the Ka-mloops airport. Contact him today for more information about his unique creations.

Title: ArrowheadsPrice: $30 and upMedium: Various types of volca-nic materialDescription: Arrowheads can be adapted to jewelry.

Title: Traditional QuiverPrice: Contact artistMedium: Raw hide and sinew.

Title: Stone KnivesPrice: VariesMedium: Bone, sinew and volca-nic material.

Title: Secwepemc Flat BowPrice: Contact artist for custom build info.Medium: Juniper and rawhide.

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Irene Johnson - Carrier

contact: 250-542-1595

After years of being an admirer of Aborigi-nal art, Irene Johnson decided it was her time to get involved.

“My interest was piqued about 17 years ago,” she said. “I challenged myself to learn different mediums of Aboriginal art and craft.”

Irene taught herself how to bead, make moccasins and weave baskets by watching others. With lots of practice her skills im-proved rapidly.

“There was some trial and error,” said Irene. “Having confidence is important and like anything, you must practice.”

Irene’s favourite craft is basket weaving and each year harvests the necessary yellow pine needles herself.

Experimenting with the different pigments of colour within the needles, Irene’s skill grew and after years of simply giving her work away, she decided it was time to begin selling it.

“It was a great accomplishment to sell my first basket,” she said. “It was the year 2000.”

Aside from selling her baskets, Irene also teaches basket weaving to young people.

“I fought hard to rediscover my cultural identity, so it’s good to pass on the knowl-edge.”

Title: BasketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Pine needleDimensions: 7” across x 2” deep

Title: BasketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Pine needleDimensions: 4.5”x4”

Title: BasketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Pine needleDimensions: 4.5” across x 2” deep

Title: Cedar BasketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Cedar barkDimensions: 3”x2”x1”

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Kwagiulth/Squamish - Nadine Baker

contact: 604-226-2166 [email protected] (search Threads of Heritage)

Nadine Baker is a self-taught seamstress from the lower mainland of B.C.

“My grandmother gave me her sewing machine years ago,” said Nadine. “She had the foresight that such machinery would look after me.”

Sewing and beading for over 20 years, Nadine initially began to sew for her daugh-ters and eventually began creating pow-wow regalia and other Aboriginal inspired designs.

“The clothing has a Northwest Coastal design as well as prairie style,” said Nadine.

After graduating in the Fraser Valley Self-Employment Program in 2010 with an Award of Excellence and working with Sto:lo Community Futures, Nadine opened her own business, “Threads of Heritage.”

Working with a variety of materials and colours, Nadine hopes that each client they work with will find the perfect item to suit their needs.

Title: Pow-wow RegaliaPrice: $100Medium: TextileDescription: Junior girls (size two) jingle dress.

Title: Denim ShirtPrice: $80Medium: TextileDescription: Appliqueed design in various styles and designs.

Title: Beaded EarringPrice: $45Medium: BeadsDescription: Cut glass beads, sizes, shapes and colours vary.

Title: Key Chain LanyardPrice: $20Medium: Bead and boneDescription: Made with sinew and a high quality clasp.

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Sharon Joe - Qwaxla?xn


Since the age of ten, Sharon Joe has had an interest in art.

“I started drawing on newspapers, co-louring books and napkins,” said Sharon. “What caught my eye was a competition in a magazine that said, ‘draw this and you could win.’”

Feeling inspired by the strength, beauty and intuition of horses, Sharon continued to draw and paint. She took art classes in high school and eventually ended up with a Fine Arts diploma from Thompson Rivers Uni-versity.

“I have had various mentors in life,” she said. “My high school art teacher Mr. Robinson, Isadore Charters, Mary Long-man, George Littlechild and Pius Chong all helped me along the way.”

Using acrylic and oil paints on canvas, Sharon utilizes both brushes and palette knives in her art. Her ideas come to her from within and feels a connection to her work.“I automatically feel the beat of the heart on my canvas. I close my eyes and start painting strokes of colour, it could be circles and I just go from there,” she said.

Sharon said she felt that Aboriginal art is important because it is a part of the col-lective history. “It’s an expression of our culture. Through self identity, independence

and a powerful healing celebration of expression.”

Title: Remember WhenPrice: $100Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 14”x18”Description: The red landscape is the blood of the buffalo. The pink tones are the skinned buffalo and the white horse is the past remem-bering when. The pastel is meant to soften what has happened.

Title: Buffalo WomanPrice: $100Medium: Paper and paintDimensions: 11”x14”Description: Expression of trans-formation of emeshing into one, a male into a female. Red - Blood lineBlack - Emotions

Title: Beauty and the Beast (self-identity)Price: $200Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 23.5” x 31.5”Description: Contact artist for more information about painting.

Title: Wash Away The PainPrice: $100Medium: Deer hide drum, oil paintDimensions: 12”x12”Description: Represents the art-ists family. Contact her for more information.

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Secwepemc - Travis Marr


Travis Marr is a graphic artist based out of Kamloops.“Telling a story, visually, is what sparked my interest in art,” said Travis. “In terms of importance in my life, creating art is up there with eating.”

Taking two years of graphic design at UBC Okanagan and an additional year of digital graphic design and multimedia at Thompson Rivers University opened up new opportunities for Travis in commercial style art.

Travis has created all types of artwork (music, short film, traditional art pieces, worked as a goldsmith for four years and tattoos,) and said that logo creation and political cartoons are amongst his favourite things to create. “Being a graphic designer allows me to take people’s ideas and make them become reality, which is very satisfy-ing,” he said.

Travis was trained as a multi-media artist and, depending on the project, will use vari-ous mediums to meet a client’s needs.

“All of my commercial pieces come from client ideas,” he said. “I implement my style though suggestion and plenty of samples. It is a fun process working with clients be-cause it goes through many stages before completion.”Travis said that Aboriginal artwork is important because of its inherent truthfulness and unique history attached to it.

Title: Eagle TattooPrice: Varies depending on proj-ect.Medium: India ink scanned to Corel Draw.Dimensions: VariedDescription: Tattoo or logo de-sign

Title: RedemtionPrice: $25 per T-shirtMedium: Silk screened image on 80% cotton T-shirt.Dimensions: 12”x7.5”Description: Part of a clothing line design on T-shirts and hood-ies.

Title: Wolfmade Price: $500-$1,500Medium: Corel Draw image that can be put on any medium.Dimensions: VariableDescription: Corporate logo sample.

Title: ReservePrice: $250Medium: India inkDimensions: 7”x5”Description: Political Cartoon

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Valerie Morgan - Kwaguilth/Gitxsan


Valerie Morgan has been a fashion design-er for over 20 years.

“When I was younger in life, I was always a little unhappy about the choice of clothing available,” said Valerie. “I had ideas of how my style should look and started experimenting.”

Working with her partner Ken N Mowatt, Valerie has received certificates in Aborigi-nal art from the Northwest Coast Indian Art School as well as a certificate and diploma from the Manitou Fashion Design Institute.

Utilizing both traditional and modern fabrics, Valerie’s work is a fusion of con-temporary fashion with a hint of traditional Aboriginal style.

Valerie draws inspiration from listening to the stories of others. She also feels inspired by life.

“Sometimes it’s just by smelling the fresh air! It is so important to not feel smothered by life,” she said.

In the tradition of passing down knowl-edge to future generations, Valerie teaches sewing classes at Northwest Community College and also travels to reserves to teach fashion design.

Contact Valerie for more information about her work and how to order.

Title: Graduation GownPrice: $1,495Description: Moose hide mate-rial with appliqueed Aboriginal designs.

Title: Traditional Button Blanket, Apron and Cedar HatPrice: $6,000 for entire set.Description: The button blanket is made of 100% wool with appli-queed designs made of wool. The apron is made of moose hide and appliqued with spandex fabric for the designs.

Title: Wedding GownPrice: $3,000Description: Deer hide materi-als with wolf designs with hand beaded fringes. Also included head band and rabbit fur garter belt.

Title: Native DressPrice: $3,200Description: Elk hide, fabric and leather with turquoise and hand-made fringes.

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Okanagan - Wynona Paul

contact: 250-462-5958 [email protected] (search ~*;;Blu*~*WhispUrs;;*~)

Wynona Paul is an emerging multi-dis-ciplinary artist from the Syilx Nation in Penticton, B.C.

She creates her artwork through color, texture, and shapes; and is often inspired by the daylights surroundings, and the eve-ning’s dreams.

“I enjoy doing art, experiencing art, and breathing art,” said Wynona. “My vision is to take what I learn and help people real-ize what’s going on around them; pollution, depleting wildlife and culture.”

As the youngest of seven children, Wyno-na’s artistic ability was recognized after presenting a painting for her mother’s 50th birthday.

“My older sister Anona suggested I make more art to fund a school trip to Europe,” she said. “I earned enough money to pay for the trip, a digital camera and have spending money too.”

Wynona has just completed the National Aboriginal Professional Artist Training of-fered at the En’owkin Center in Penticton and will be furthering her education at the University of Victoria.

She hopes to eventually earn her PhD in Fine Arts and return to the En’owkin Centre as a professor.

“I want more youth to get involved in this crazy lil thing called art,” she said. “I’d like to play a role in that.”

Title: Re-incarnation Price: $700Medium: India ink drawing

Title: Crows ForestPrice: $250Medium: Acrylic painting

Title: ProtectionPrice: $700Medium: Graphite drawing

Title: CreatorPrice: $ 300Medium: Red clay, paints of the earth (red ochre, yellow ochre, moss and berry juice.)

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Mindy Dick


Mindy Dick has been creating jewelry for over three years.

After completing courses in wire work-ing and advanced wire working, she began to create wire wrapped stone earrings and pendants.

“I use silver wires, stones and Swarovski crystal in my work,” said Mindy.

Finding ideas in nature and other places, Mindy said she feels a strong connection to each piece and finds it difficult to part with her work.

“I do feel a lot of pride when I see some-one wearing a piece of my jewelry,” she said.

Mindy said that Aboriginal artwork is important because it serves as a constant reminder that Aboriginal people are still a part of society.

“I want to tell the world, that we are still here.”

Title: Tree of LifePrice: $40Dimensions: 1” x 1”

Title: Turtle Key ChainPrice: $50Description: Purple and white key chain. Contact artist for more information about custom orders and colours.

Title: UntitledPrice: Contact artist Description: Contact artist for more information.

Title: UntitledPrice: Contact artist Description: Contact artist for more information.

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Chehalis - Monica Joe

contact: 604-796-8656

Monica Joe of Chehalis is a weaver. She has taken the knowledge passed down to her by her mother and grandmother and creates beautiful woven baskets.

“I learned how to weave by watching my mom and grandma,” said Monica. “ I still use their designs in my work.” Using cedar roots, cherry bark, straw and cedar slats, Monica creates baby baskets and shopping baskets.

She said that Aboriginal artwork is impor-tant to Canadian culture because it is a lost art. Monica’s work has appeared in muse-ums and she accepts orders.

Title: Shopping basketPrice: $800

Title: Assorted baskets

Title: Assorted baskets

Title: Baby BasketsPrice: $1000

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Wayne LaRiviere

contact: 250-549-2921

Wayne LaRiviere has been an artist for over thirty years.

With an extensive background in theatre, film and visual arts, Wayne’s interest in painting arose from his travels across B.C.

“The land is very inspiring,” said Wayne. Utilizing acrylic paints, Wayne favours

painting on canvas, but has expanded into different mediums like pottery, drums, fabric and even a curling rock. He considers his signature style to be one that focuses on shadow and light.

Wayne accepts comissions and will create the artwork in consultation with clients.

“I can work with almost any materials,” said Wayne. “If it’s a found or recycled item, we can work together to create some-thing special.”

Wayne said that his artwork is important to him because it is authentic and is an ex-tension of who he is.

“When you have a piece of my work, it’s like you have a piece of me,” he said.

Recently, Wayne has had the honour of presenting Buffy Ste Marie with a shadow box at the Komasket Music Festival in Vernon. He’s also sold a 4’ x 8’ mural which hangs inside the waiting room of the recent-ly renovated Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

His work appears in private collections across Western Canada, the United States,

England and Italy.

Title: “Ford World Womens Curl-ing ChanpionshipsPrice: $300Medium: Recycled Ceramic

Title: Muskwa CubsPrice: $169Medium: Acrylic on hand drum

Title: NeestowsPrice: $300Meduim: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 18”x24”

Title: Priarie SentryPrice: $600Medium: Recycled fabricDimensions: 5’x8’

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Cree - Jadeon Rathgeber


Jadeon Rathegeber has been an artist for six years. A Cree from Thompson, Manitoba, Jadeon currently calls Lytton his home. Creating his carvings out of yellow cedar, gold, silver, copper, antler and bone, Jadeon cites an introduction to a carver as his initial inspiration.

“I was introduced by my mother, Half-moon Woman, to Whey-Hey-Ukt-Chuck in 2006 and I’ve never stopped.”

Apprenticing under Whey-Hey-Ukt-Chuck and learning design aspects of west coast art Jadeon utilizes his artistic ability to maintain a positive lifestyle and hopes to inspire trouble youth to do the same.

“I was living a hard lifestyle,” said Jadeon. “I believe that my art came to me through ceremony and prayer to show me a better way to live.”

While using traditional tools and carving in a free-hand style, Jadeon said he believed that his art has and will change over time.

“My first teacher said that I should do everything free-hand, that way the design comes straight from the spirit.” said Jadeon. “Over time our spirit evolves and so will the artwork.”

His work has been on display in Klahow-ya Village during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. He takes custom and corpo-rate gifting orders.

Title: Eclipse MaskPrice: $2,400Medium: Red cedar, horse hair and copper inlays. Dimensions: 30” x 30”

Title: Bentwood Cedar BoxesPrice: $200-$400Medium: Cedar and paintDimensions: Vary

Title: Silver and Copper Hair-picks Price: (from left to right) $250, $150, $200 Medium: Silver and copperDimensions: Approx 2”x4”

Title: Silver Bear Pendant Price: $250Medium: Silver with turquoise inlays Dimensions: 2”x3”

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Lydia Peter - Da’naxda’xw

contact: 250-818-3750 [email protected]/studio---lydia.html

Lydia Peter feels a strong connection to nature and more specifically the cedar tree.

“When spring comes, I get happy!” said Lydia. “Cedar harvesting starts soon after and I have an awesome day in the forest with the trees.”

As a cedar bark weaver, Lydia creates hats, roses, rings, bracelets, head dresses, roses, medicine bottles, button blankets, regalia, cedar bookmarks, baskets and water balers.

“I love making hats the most,” said Lydia. “It forces me to stay grounded and finish what I start.” she said.

Learning her craft from both her maternal and paternal grandmothers, Lydia said that her proudest moment as a weaver was teach-ing the next generation of young people how to weave.

“I was working with kindergarten and first grade students,” she said. “To watch them learn just filled my heart with happi-ness.”

Learning the traditional standards and practices of weaving as a child, Lydia also considers her work to be contemporary as she is always seeking new ways to use cedar bark in modern society.

“I’m trying to evolve its usage as much as I can,” she said.

Title: Cedar RosesPrice: $5 - $25Medium: Cedar bark

Title: Cedar HatPrice: $1,200Medium: Cedar bark and sinew

Title: Cedar BookmarksPrice: $5 - $25Medium: Cedar barkDescription: Prices vary depend-ing on size.

Title: Cedar Rock GardenPrice: $5 - $25Medium: Cedar bark and stoneDescription: The artist has had a hard time keeping plants alive so she created her own garden using stones and cedar.

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Marion Radawetz


Marion Radawetz has been creating jewelry for five years.

“I’ve been artistic throughout my life,” she said. “I love drawing, embroidery and photography.”

Marion hopes to create an Interior Sal-ishan jewelry design which may set the stan-dard by example.

“Our chaptlix (storytelling) is based on animals and their impressions of our daily lives and my design reveals the impressions through tracks and outlines of animals.”

Marion became interested in creating jew-elry after meeting her husband, who was a goldsmith when they met.

She uses silver, gold, brass and copper in her creations and uses silver and goldsmith-ing standards in her work.

“I always use these standards as it main-tains the integrity of my work,” she said.

Marion is inspired to create her work because of the joy she sees in the eyes of her clients upon seeing their finished product.

Marion considers her work to be a blend-ing of traditional, contemporary with Inte-rior Salish influences.

“We identify with the animals we depend on,” she said. “My work is hand-made and I use modern tools to fabricate the metal into art.”

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Title: Hummingbird PendantPrice: Contact artistDescription: Hummingbird is set inside a heart.

Title: Arrowhead PendantsPrice: Contact artistDescription: Pendants come with bezel set opals.

Title: Bearpaw and Feather Pen-dantPrice: Contact artist

Title: Arrowhead PendantsPrice: Contact artistDescription: Pendants come with bezel set opals.

Walter and Sandra Moses


Putting an eclectic spin on Aboriginal artwork, Walter and Sandra Moses are the owners of Ablaze Metal Art and Design.

“We moved to Vancouver Island and there wasn’t much work (in metal design) in Courtenay, where we first lived,” said Sandra. “Walter got a job in Nanaimo, but the commute was too long, so we opened our own shop.”

Creating their pieces with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and copper, Sandra and Walter do both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal styled art.

“We’re eclectic in our designs,” said Walter. “The Aboriginal pieces are probably closest to our hearts though.”

Sandra and Walter are always coming up with ideas for new works and enjoy stretch-ing the capabilities with each new creation.

“Our ideas come to us from all over the place,” said Sandra. “From things we see and other artist’s ideas that spark our own.”

With numerous nominations for business excellence awards and winning the 2008 Comox Valley home based business “Pro-moting the Comox Valley,” award, Sandra and Walter Moses are making a big impact with their business which was started six years ago.

Title: Dream Flight Price: $415 Medium: Steel Dimensions: 24”x24” Description: Eagle dreaming of flight and taking to the wings of freedom. These birds are differ-entiated from other broad-winged birds of prey mainly by their larger size, heavier head and bill.

Title: Hummingbird Spirit Price: $310Medium: Steel Dimensions: 24”x18” Description: The hummingbird was traditionally believed to be the bringer of good luck and joy to the Coast Salish people, may also do this for you when hanging on your wall.

Title: Majestic Sentinel Price: $680Medium: Steel Dimensions: 47”x38” Description: A Majestic tree is a sentinel for the earth. Standing proud and enduring everything that Mother Nature sends its way.

Title: Sun Spirit Price: $665Medium: Steel Dimensions: 36” x 36” Description: The sun in Coast Salish style. Representing life, abundance and warmth, the sun is healing, peaceful and is the guard-ian of the earth by day.

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Musqueam - Chrystal Sparrow

contact: [email protected]://www.facebook.com (search Salish Wind Art)

Chrystal Sparrow creates representational artistic expressions through her views in the Aboriginal culture. This often entails exami-nation of themes involving politics, history and community. “I want my work to speak to my people and their hearts in the hopes to help them see goodness in themselves”.

Chrystal describes herself as a Multidisci-plinary Salish artist, working in traditional, contemporary and personal styles. She spe-cializes in contemporary Salish form lines in yellow and red cedar panels, sculptures, house posts and masks. Within the last five years she has also been focusing in acrylic and oil painting, jewellery, leather and clothing.

Chrystal learned her traditional Salish art form and practice through the teaching of her father Irving Sparrow. She currently is studying at Emily Carr University of Art+Design.

Chrystal draws from her Musqueam culture, Cree heritage, family and the world around her for inspiration. She’s been active in various community and art programs, and has been showing her work in public exhibi-tions every year, including UBC Thuderbird Hockey Arena one of three commissions with Venues Aboriginal Art program for the Winter 2010 Olympics

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Title: Whorl (Transformation Man/Wolf)Price: Contact artist for custom order.Medium: Red cedarDimensions: 2’x 2’x 2”Description: The Transformation of Man into Wolf is an old legend of this taking place in my culture, Salish people.

Title: Eagle PendantPrice: $300Medium: Silver and abaloneDimensions: 1 7/8” x 1 5/8”Description: Artist was first female to take Northwest Coast Jewellry Arts Program at Native Education College in 2008. This is an item she made.

Title: Weaved BenchPrice: Contact artist for custom order.Medium: Red cedarDimensions: 5’x15”x17”Description: Bench was made by Trade Works and Artist painted weaving and Salish designs on bench. It was commissioned by Vancity Bank in Vancouver, BC

Title: DancePrice: $950Medium: Oil and acrylic paint on hand-made canvas.Dimensions: 4’x 3’Description: An Artistic inter-pretation of Pow-Wow dancing through emotions of courage talents. Colours are based on these emotions, movements and regalia.

Lani McKenzie


It was at the age of eight that Lani Macken-zie began her artistic journey.

“I stole my mom’s beads,” said Lani. “Soon after she was encouraging me to cre-ate.”

Since then Lani has gone on to create beautiful pow-wow regalia.

“I made the royalty crowns for two of the largest pow-wows in B.C. (Kamloops and Chilliwack,) said Lani. “That was a real honour for me.”

Lani draws her inspiration from family, friends, nature and colours.

“There is something about the meaning behind colours that interests me,” she said.

Utilizing seed beads, cut glass beads, crystals, rhinestones, leather, canvas, feath-ers, buckskin and even acrylic and water co-lour paints, Lani’s work is in high demand.

She takes great care in creating her work and said she hoped it will reflect Aboriginal people’s connection to the world around us.

“Our art reflects the unique relationship Aboriginals have with the universe and the understanding of the universe,” she said.

Title: Baby MoccasinPrice: Contact artist

Title: RegaliaPrice: Contact artist



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nt e ? Kepmx - Krisalena Antoine


Visiting art galleries, trading posts and gift shops was the inspiration for Krisalena An-toine to learn more about Aboriginal art.

“It was after visiting these locations, I was inspired to learn more about my peo-ple’s history,” said Krisalena.

While attending the Nicola Valley Insti-tute of Technology, Krisalena took an art history course and since then has taught her-self how to create a wide array of Aboriginal arts and crafts.

“I make hand-drums, lahal (stick game) sets, wood carvings, rattles and tattoo designs,” she said. “Carving and making rattles are my favourite because of the con-nection to my people and the unique chal-lenge each item presents.”

Krisalena was asked to carve a set of three plaques for NVIT to honour its board of governance and cites this as one of her major accomplishments.

“Carving my first canoe was a great ac-complishment as well,” she said. “It was 12 feet long and took me all summer. It did float though!”

Title: Lahal SetPrice: Varied depending on mate-rial etc.Description: Using wood and deer antler each set is painted and detailed so that each team’s set of sticks is easily recognizable.

Title: Huckleberry-dyed RattlePrice: Varied depending on mate-rials etc.Description: Rawhide dyed in huckleberry juice formed and sewn into a rattle. Rattle attached to willow stick.

Title: RattlePrice: Varied depending on mate-rials etcDescription: Rawhide formed and sewn into a rattle. Rattle attached to willow stick.

Title: RattlePrice: Varied depending on mate-rials etcDescription: Rawhide formed and sewn into a rattle. Rattle attached to willow stick.

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Claudia Manuel - Secwepemc/Ktunaxa


Claudia Manuel attended Capliano Uni-versity where she received the Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking diploma and documentary film making certificate.

“Watching movies has always been a favourite past time for me,” said Claudia. “The first time I watched my mom on a film set, I knew that I wanted to make films too.”

Prior to entering university, she gained hands on experience, filming Aboriginal cultural events.

“I took part in the Women in Film - Girls Media Camp, where I worked with a team to make a film about pow wow lifestyle,” she said.

Since graduation she has worked on cor-porate promotional videos for Running Wolf Productions in a variety of roles: camera operator, editor, data manager, production assistant and research assistant.

Manuel competed in the “Inside the IDF Studio/APTN” contest where she wrote and directed a three minute film, winning an honourable mention.

“I have also expanded my range as an art-ist by acting in both theatre and film,” said Manuel.

Enhancing her skills and learning new ones, Manuel often volunteers for film festi-vals and with the IIDF film crews.

Like all artists though, it’s the craft that she loves most.

Title: Blanket of ColonizationPrice: Contact artist for pricing informationDescription: Contact artist for more information on film

Title: Right in our HeartsPrice: Contact artist for pricing informationDescription: Contact artist for more information on film

Title: Tough LovePrice: Contact artist for pricing informationDescription: Contact artist for more information on film

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Gary Moses

contact: 250-378-5531

Gary Moses has been working with hides for about 30 years.

“I started as a helper to an elder’s group,” he said. “I learned the traditional methods of curing deer and moose hides as well as mak-ing leather crafts.”

Since then, Gary has learned how to make drums (deer, moose and bull hide,) rattles, leather saddles (made from horse hide,) purses, handbags and other leather crafts.

Gary said he feels a strong sense of pride in his completed work.

“It feels good to see someone using and enjoying one of my pieces,” he said.

Title: DrumPrice: Contact artistDescription: Drums come in a variety of sizes and mediums.

Title: SaddlePrice: Contact artist

Title: Assorted drumsPrice: Contact artist

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Patrick “Bud” Logan - Cree

contact: [email protected] www.askbud.ca

Patrick “Bud” Logan has been an artist for as long as he can remember.

“My father was a big fan of Norval Morrisseau,” said Patrick. “As a boy, I was always impressed with his art and hoped to one day be as good as he was. I’m still hop-ing.”

A self taught artist, Patrick not only en-joys painting, but also loves to create drums, paddles, pow-wow drums and clothing. His creativity also has spread into the literary world. “I’m writing to books at the mo-ment,” he said. “One is my autobiography called ‘Prostituting the Arts’ and the other is a cookbook for men.”

Inspiration for his art comes from nature and by the stories told to him by his father and other elders. Patrick uses canvas, cedar and animal hides to create his work and said that Aboriginal art keeps the stories of the past alive for future generations.

“I teach art and dance to young people in the local school district,” he said. “Just watching them get so involved is truly something to behold.”

Patrick has won numerous awards and has even sold a drum to a U.S. President. He said that having a family come to buy a first drum for a child is a very special event he’s proud to be a part of.

Title: Red DawnPrice: Sold for $ 1,500Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 30”x40” Description: A tee pee on the shore of a lake

Title: Gaggigayegay (Cree for “Forever and Ever”)Price: Sold for $5,000Medium: Cedar ring and elk hide Dimensions: 4’ acrossDescription: Large drum with four feathers on one side and a wolf on the other side hanging in a frame.

Title: WapuskPrice: Sold for $2,800 Medium: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 36”x48” Description: White bear with the northern lights shinning behind him

Title: Red Sky MorningPrice: Sold for $2,000 Medium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 36”x 42” Description: A native village on the shore of a lake

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Chehalis - Rocky La Rock

contact: 604-491-ROCK (7625) [email protected]

Rocky La Rock has been a carver for over 35 years.

“When I was 19 I was walking along Jericho Beach in Vancouver and saw a man carving a mermaid out of a piece of drift-wood,” said Rocky. “I was hooked after that.”

Rocky spent three years learning how to carve from master artist Ron Austin. Blend-ing traditional styles with contemporary styles, Rocky has had a successful career as an Aboriginal artist.

“I don’t like to brag,” he said. “My work appears all around.”

Rocky gets his ideas for artwork from dreams and his trips to the forest. He not only carves wood, but also carves soap-stone, bone and antler.

Aside from creating artwork for the masses, Rocky uses his talents to educate both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people about the rich culture of his people. He has worked with Aboriginal youth and incarcer-ated people to teach the healing qualities of art. He also offers art workshops for youth and adults alike.

Contact artist for more informa-tion about his work.



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Sarah Jules - Secwepemc

contact: [email protected] www.sarahjules.com

Sarah Jules can’t recall when she became an artist. Instead she points to an art-filled childhood and upbringing as the beginning to her career as a photographer.

“I have always been a photographer,” she said. “I come from an artistic family, we were always creating art.”

Sarah names her parents as her greatest role models. In exposing her at a young age art’s many diverse and varied forms, Sarah says her parents first kindled her interest in the arts. It was from this art-filled upbring-ing that Sarah gained her first experience as a self-taught artist.

Sarah went on to study at the University of Victoria, where she later earned a degree in Art History. Education aside, she says that she prefers not to follow any specific rules or guidelines – instead drawing her inspira-tion from the people and places around her to create artwork of a contemporary style.

It was this trait of the medium, of being able to document the world as it happens around her, which she says drew her to pho-tography.

“I hope to capture perfect moments and share them with others,” says Sarah.

Sarah’s solo exhibition, iPhoneography, showed at the Kamloops Art Gallery, Janu-ary through March of 2012.

Title: Kamloopa Dancer - Tradi-tional FringePrice: $150 (unframed)Dimensions: 8”x10”

Title: Kamloopa Dancer - Neon GreenPrice: $150 (unframed)Dimensions: 8”x10”

Title: Kamloopa Dancer - Beaded Swirls Price: $150 (unframed)Dimensions: 8”x10”

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Loretta Seymour

contact: 250 372-3297

Loretta Seymour learned how to sew, bead and embroider from her mother when she was a little girl.

“I would help mom with gloves and moc-casins,” she said. “At night we’d light the coal-oil lamps to work.”

Reluctant to have her daughter taken to the residential schools, Loretta’s mother would take her into the mountains whenever the Indian agent would come to their com-munity.

At eight years old she arrived at the resi-dential school. She was asked by the nuns if she knew how to sew. The nuns idea of sewing was different than the type of sewing Loretta was used to.

“I had to patch clothes for the school,” she said.

After her time in the residential school, Loretta stopped sewing for decades. She picked it up again to challenge herself and began to create her beautiful works.

“I will work on one piece at a time,” she said. “I want the work to be just right.”

Loretta creates gloves, moccasins, medi-cine pouches, vests and jackets. The amount of detail she puts into her embroidery is breathtaking.

She said she was pleased to see more young people get involved with the tradi-tional ways.

“It keeps our native way of life alive.”

Title: Embroidered Buckskin JacketPrice: Contact artist Description: This jacket has flow-ers, animals and a teepee embroi-dered on soft buckskin.

Title: Embroidered Buckskin JacketPrice: Contact artist Description: The embroidering on the jacket is bear themed.

Title: MoccasinsPrice: Contact artist

Title: Embroidered VestPrice: Contact artistDescription: Each horizontal line of colour on this vest has been embroidered. The back side is buck skin.

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Elder’s Art Group

Title: Hand DrumPrice: Contact groupDescription: Hand drum with four corners.Created by Buzz Mor-risette.

Title: Drum BagPrice: Contact groupDescription: Made in various colours.Created by Cynthia Ward

Title: Assorted BasketsPrice: Contact groupDescription: Baskets come in various sizes.

Title: Medicine Con-tainerPrice: Contact groupDescription: Medicine container made from buf-falo horn.Created by Lyle Jensen

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Left-to-right: Elizabeth Thompson, Cynthia Ward, Buzz Morrisette, Ellen Antoine, Laurine Vilac, Cody Greyeyes, Ciss Landry, Louise Neighbor, Lyle Jensen, Barry James. (*note* this is not the entire group.)

Elder’s Art GroupFor over five years, the Kamloops Interior Indian Friendship Society has hosted an Elder’s Art Group.

“We enjoy crafts and come together,” said Buzz Morrisette, a founding member of the group. “It’s a great place to socialize with each other and build a commu-nity.”

The group consists of First Na-tions, non-First Nations and Metis people. They meet every Tuesday morning at the Friendship Centre to work on everything from pine needle baskets to hand-drums.

We make everything,” said Lou-ise Neighbor, a Cree from Alberta. “Bracelets, necklaces, earrings, hair clips, pine needle and birch bark baskets and drum bags.”

The group plans outtings to go and collect the necessary supplies to create the diverse collection of crafts and artwork.

“We go out and gather the sup-plies,” said Buzz. “That’s a way to share knowledge of the culture.”

“The group creates its artwork as a way to reclaim a cultural iden-tity, to bridge connections between different cultures and as a way to fundraise for group events.

“We go on field trips using the money raised,” said Louise. Add-ing that the group hopes to attend the 36th annual Elders Gathering in Abbotsford.

While creating beautiful artwork and sharing traditional knowledge are important reasons for the group

to exists, another important reason, inspires the group to meet each week.

“The social aspect is what I love about it,” said Ciss Landry, a Metis from Ontario. “It is great to get out of the house and be with people.”

Elizabeth Thompson, a non-na-tive living in Kamloops agrees.

“If it wasn’t for the group, I’d be sitting at home watching T.V.” said Elizabeth. “I feel good coming here.”

Always looking to bridge the gaps of understanding between generations and cultures, the group is open to all that wish to attend. Contact Barry James at the Friend-ship centre for more information.

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Title: Pine Needle Bas-ket Price: Contact groupDescription: Baskets come in various sizes.Created by Ciss Landry

Title: Indian Princess Earrings Price: Contact groupDescription: Bead work comes in assorted de-signs and colours.Created by Louise Neighbor

Title: Assorted BraceletsPrice: Contact groupDescription: Bracelets come in assorted colours and have magnetic clasp.Created by Louise Neighbor

Title: Button BlanketPrice: Contact groupCreated by Roger ____

contact: 250-376-1296

contact: 250-376-1296

Florence McKenzie - Okanagan

contact: 250-715-6258 www.facebook.com/stondfox

A desire to create items not normally seen in stores has been a motiving factor in Flor-ence McKenzie’s sewing career.

“I make hair ties, hats, bags, costumes, regalia and even antler jewelry” said Florence.”I’ve been sewing for 17 years.”

Eight years ago, Florence began making her own costumes and other clothing items for herself and family.

“I made my own grad dress, which I passed down to my sister,” she said. “I also made a zoot suit for my brother.”

Soon Florence was receiving requests from others to make custom costumes and outfits.

Utilizing all types of fabrics and materi-als, Florence said that she will work closely with clients to ensure satisfaction.

“I want the person to light up when they wear one of my creations,” she said. “Their personality should shine through.”

Florence has sold her items at the Shamb-hala music festival for the past eight years and hopes to expand her business in the future.

“Nothing is impossible,” she said. “I’m ready.”

Title: Antler PendantsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer antler and assorted shells and stones.

Title: Garter BeltPrice: Contact artistMedium: Satin, lace and Swarovski crystal

Title: Street Cut HoodPrice: Contact artistMedium: Faux fur, raw silk and wooden beads.

Title: Lap BlanketPrice: Contact artistMedium: Assorted fabric

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Secwepemc/Ktunaxa - Doreen Manuel


Doreen M. Manuel is the sixth child of Grand Chief Dr. George Manuel and Marce-line Manuel. A graduate of both Thompson Rivers University (Bachelor of Arts) as well as Capilano University (Aboriginal Film and Television diploma,) she currently owns Running Wolf Productions.

“I have always had an intense interest in film and television,” said Doreen. “I come from a long line of oral historians and story-tellers.”

Doreen said she aspires to tell inspira-tional stories about Aboriginal people that appeal to all audiences and use the medium of video as a way to preserve culture and language.

“Video is also a great tool to market Ab-original business and initiatives,” she said.

Doreen’s video work has been broad-cast throughout North America and she has served as a news correspondent for two Aboriginal news magazine television shows.

Doreen said she felt inspired to create her videos as a way to correctly depict Aborigi-nal people to a broader audience and enrich Canadian culture by sharing the richness of Aboriginal culture through story.

“Oddly enough it was John Wayne films and others that negatively depicted Aborigi-nal people that sparked my interest,” she said.

Title: IIDF Promo VideoDescription: Indigenous Indepen-dent Digital Filmmaking public service announcement, marketing the IIDF film program at Capilano University.

Title: An Elder RemembersDescription: A short film about an exceptional artist the late Minnie Peters, from Peters reserve, Hope B.C., where Minnie talks about her life and how she learned the arts that she practiced, weaving, beadwork, knitting and spinning wool.

Title: Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services PSADescription: A public service announcement for the Vancou-ver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society recruiting First Nations foster parents.

Title: These WallsDescription: Mary is catapulted into a horrific struggle to right old wrongs when she discovers the bones of the missing and mur-dered babies of an Indian residen-tial school.

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Janice Toulouse - Ojibway

contact: [email protected] www.janicetoulouse.weebly.com

When Janice Toulouse was young, she would watch her grandmother bead and quill-work. She would watch her mother as she sewed and designed clothing and her sister as she fashioned quilts. Close to her childhood home in Toronto, she could see students at the local art college. “It is this upbringing, that made being an artist a career I could relate to,” she said.

Janice believes Indigenous people have a powerful voice that is currently changing the way art is seen on a global scale.

“Our art heals the world we live in and creates positive energy in our lives,” said Janice .

Though she began drawing at the age of 16, Janice began her professional career as an artist at the age of 24. She draws on scenes of traditional Ojibwe life, her own creative vision and gifts granted by the Creator as inspiration for her artwork. She prefers working with acrylic paint on can-vas, but occasionally employs other natural materials.

Her works in both the Contemporary Woodland and abstract style have been recognized with honours from her home Nation, as well as earning the NMAI Native Artist Residency Award in 2002.

Title: Fancy DancerPrice: SoldMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 58”x36“Description: “I painted this while mentoring Native youth in Down-town East Side Vancouver as an inspiration for them to start paint-ing a 50 foot mural for the World Youth Forum.”

Title: Grizzly BearPrice: SoldMedium: Acrylic on canvasDimensions: 24”x36”Description: “I paint bears in sup-port of their conservation. I live in the rainforest of the grizzly bears, they visit each spring.”

Title: Sacred PinePrice: SoldMedium: acrylic on canvasDimensions: 52x36”Description: “I painted these two Pines, after a drive to the Okana-gan, the lake became a salmon with the tail of Thunderbird.

Title: StarPrice: $500Medium: Acrylic on canvas with willowDimensions: 13”x22”Description: “Star comes from family tradition, I painted this in memory of seeing this in my grandma’s birchbark baskets later in my sister’s quilts.”

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Florence Robertson

contact: 604-820-6646

Flo Robertson has been creating jewellery from semi-precious gemstones, crystals, shells and bone for over five years. Originally, she started out doing traditional beadwork but found that the small beads were too hard on her eyes. Her main philosophy is to help First Nations people acknowledge the traditional values that were practiced years ago by the ancestors.

“I’d like to help our people make the connection between the gemstones and how they are created by Mother Earth,” said Flo.

Always collecting stones as a child, Flo enjoys seeing younger generations find the same beauty and amazement about the world around us and beneath us.

“I really appreciate and value the keen in-terest our very, very young children are hav-ing when they’re able to see pieces of min-erals that I have on display on my table,” she said. “When you tell them that this came right from Mother Earth, their eyes just light up and they’re so interested in that.”

Flo has spent a great deal of her time volunteering with elders. They have all been a great influence on her work and in her life. Flo strives for quality in her work and always tries her best to create unique pieces focusing on the lessons the stones contain.

Title: Mother of Pearl NecklacePrice: Contact artistMedium: Mother of PearlDimensions: Approx 2” across

Title: Bear Necklace and earringsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Semi precious stones.Description: Neckace and ear-rings sold separately.

Title: Turquoise choker and ear-ringsPrice: Contact artistMedium: TurquoiseDescription: Earrings and choker sold separately.

Title: Ladies Fashion WatchPrice: Contact artistMedium: Turquoise

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Charles Brown - Nlaka’pamux


In the mountains near Lytton, B.C., where Charles Brown lives, he is rediscovering the soapstone sources his ancestors used for centuries. Given the extraordinary colours of the local stone, many are surprised to learn that most of Charles’ work is made from local stone that he has collected.

“I made my first soapstone carving in 1992,” said Charles. “I’ve always had an interest in art. At a young age I would draw and carve small things out of wood and bark.”

Mostly self taught, Charles learned how to carve using hand tools. As demand for his carvings increased, he was introduced to power tools by other artists, but still prefers to finish all of his work using hand tools.

Inspired by nature and his ancestors, Charles is proud to be one of the first artists participating in the revival of soapstone carving in his home territory.

“I am not sure when stone carving in our area ceased,” he said. “There have been no elders in our area to pass on the soapstone carving tradition to us.”

Working to bridge the generational gap, Charles teaches soapstone carving to young people. “I believe that the best artwork is created when there is no thought of time or money,’ he said. “The people I teach and the artwork I create will be the legacy I leave.”

Title: Spring SalmonPrice: $550Medium: Soapstone and woodDimensions: 8”h x7”w x 13”l

Title: Bear Looking BackPrice: $300Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 2.25”h x 2.5”w x 4”l

Title: Cougar Track BowlPrice: $250Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 2.25”h x 5.25”w x 5”l

Title: Frog BowlPrice: $400Medium: SoapstoneDimensions: 2.25”h x 3.5”w x 5”l

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Hector Fountain


“I have always been creative,” said Hec-tor Fountain. “I like doing things differently from everyone else.”

Using recycled horse shoes and his skills as a blacksmith, Hector creates many types of products for daily use.

“Tanning tools, hat racks, coat hooks wine racks and CD cases,” he said. “I make a lot of different products.”

Hector said that he is open to creative input from potential clients when making items. Contact him for more information about his work.

Title: CD/Napkin HolderPrice: $20Description: CD holders come in different sizes, depending on your needs. They also can hold napkins.

Title: Coat HookPrice: $60-100Description: Coat hooks are screwed to board with four or more hooks, board can be attached to wall inside or out.

Title: Wine RackPrice: $60Description: This wine rack will hold up to six bottles of your fa-vourite red or white wine.

Title: Hat RackPrice: $40Description: After a day out on the range, place your hat on this custom made rack.

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Jamie Baptiste - Okangan


Jamie Baptiste is a self taught artist and seamstress from the Okanagan.

“I would look at other people’s work and at photos on the internet,” she said. “My mother taught me how to crochet and I’ve been creating ever since.”

Over the past 15 years, Jamie has learned how to make blankets, quilts, dresses, shawls, ponchos, skirts, vests, drum bags and also creates jewelry.

“I really like crocheting,” said Jamie. “I’m always learning something new and creating different designs.”

Feeling inspired by her family and friends, Jamie enjoys the feeling of accom-plishment when completing a project.

Jamie said she considers herself a perfec-tionist because she works carefully to ensure that her projects are finished with no mis-takes. She said she wants her clients to be happy with the work.

“I create my work to enhance my own knowledge and to bring smiles to the faces of others.”

Title: Dream CatcherPrice: $5 and upMedium: Faux suede, brass hoops, thread, beads and feathers.Dimensions: Earring sized to 1’ in diameter.

Title: Dream CatcherPrice: $5 and upMedium: Faux suede, brass hoops, thread, beads and feathers.Dimensions: Earring sized to 1’ in diameter.

Title: Crochet DressPrice: $75 and upMedium: YarnDimensions: Children to adult sizes.Description: Striped body pattern with a flared honeycomb bottom.

Title: ShawlPrice: $40 and upMedium: YarnDimensions: 4’-6’ across.Description: “This is what I like to call the sunflower pattern.”

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Nlaka’pamux - James Fountain


James Fountain has spent the past 10 years doing glass etchings as a hobby. Recently he has also been working on wood carving, using Western Red Cedar and Mountain Pine Beetle wood.

“I enjoy glass etching the most.” said James. “People bring me photos or pictures and I’m able to put that image into an etching. Most of the work I’ve done so far has been on a commission basis.“

James considers himself an art collector, as he enjoys the work of many artists and draws ideas from them. James enjoys glass etchings because the majority of pieces he has seen have been beautiful and made him want them in his own home. His plans for his home in the future are glass etchings on the stairways, as well as the main doors.

James considers many local artists as influences on his work. Leslie Hampton and Charles Brown are just two of the artists that James looks to for inspiration or to admire their work. He also spends time with other artists to learn about their different mediums and styles.

Title: NooilchPrice: $600Medium: GlassDimensions: 20” diameterDescription: Honouring the founding of NVIT.

Title: Dream HunterPrice: $95Medium: Western red cedarDimensions: 8.5” diameter

Title: Eagle MaskPrice: $500Medium: GlassDimensions: 23”x23”

Title: Cougar in TreePrice: Sold for $500Medium: GlassDimensions: 18”x24”

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Leonard George Jr. - Thompson

contact: 250-378-6384

Leonard George Jr. was born in Lytton B.C. His father and grandfather were both

carvers, so Leonard’s first recollection of art was the smell of bone, dust, cotton wood, and shoe polish. The smell of those materials taught him tolerance and is why he chose to become a painter. Leonard’s first real art piece was done when he was about seven years old and was based on a memory of his past.

Leonard always knew that he would become an artist. In 1990, he enrolled in a Fine Arts Program at NVIT in Merritt. That was the first year in his professional Visual Arts career. His first instructor was Mary Longman, a well-known First Nations artist. Leonard feels Mary was the first person who instructed him in a disciplined way. She inspired him to ‘be’ and ‘do’ different things with his art. Mary gave Leonard a better path to follow. Leonard feels he wouldn’t be the artist he is today if it wasn’t for her. Leonard maintains a strong connection to the earth, choosing materials that are safe for the environment.

“I choose to paint with acrylic paints and combine them with natural materials,” said Leonard. “Earth, wood, rocks and leaves. Rarely does anything I use go to waste.”

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Title: Dance, Sing, PrayPrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicsDimensions: 20”x28”

Title: Medicine EaglePrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicsDimensions: 24”x26.5”

Title: Spiritual GraffitiPrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicsDimensions: 24”x24”

Title: Divinity of LightPrice: Contact artistMedium: AcrylicsDimensions: 22.5” x 45.5”

Nlaka’pamux- Marilyn Lytton


For 17 years Marilyn Lytton has been painting pictographs on feathers and has recently branched into painting pictographs on eggs.

“My art is a mixture of contemporary and traditional styles,” said Marilyn. “I use natural materials, traditional designs and patterns mixed with modern tools and materials.”

She has always been inspired by a rock in Spence’s Bridge that has pictograph paintings on it. Marilyn used to live less than 500 feet from the rock and she would often go out to play and look at it.

Marilyn hopes her pictographs will help create awareness about her cultural art form and the traditions of her people. She values her culture deeply and hopes to keep it alive.

“It is a sublime experience to see a piece of artwork that was created centuries ago,” she said. “I’m amazed at the longevity of the work considering they were created from basic earth materials mixed with animal grease.” Marilyn’s interest in art stems from when she was young and her mother would come in from the fields and sit with Marilyn. Together they would draw and colour.

Today, Marilyn is inspired by her love of the work. She strives to create her pictographs in the same form as the pictographs created by her ancestors and doesn’t divert from that.

Title: Stein Valley PictographPrice: $20Medium: Acrylic pain and eggDimensions: 2.5” x 1.5”

Title: Nicola Eagle, Beaver and Grizzly Tracks Price: $100Medium: Acyrlic paint, turkey feather Dimensions: Contact artist

Title: Unfinished Basketry Picto-graphs Price: SoldMedium: Acyrlic paint, turkey feather Dimensions: Contact artist

Title: Dip Netting for Sockeye Salmon Price: $100Medium: Acrylic Paint

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Dinah Little Chief

250-768-2581

Dinah Little Chief is a seamstress and bead artist from Westbank First Nations.

Taught her craft by her maternal and paternal grandparents, Dinah makes purses, earrings, moccasins, regalia, barrettes, star blankets and baby moss bags.

“It just came naturally to me,” said Dinah. “My Grandmother showed me as a way to keep the traditions alive.”

It was after Dinah retired that she became more involved with her artwork.

Dinah said that having a very traditional father was an inspiration for her as she grew up.

In her art she uses canvas, leather, cloth, beads, shells, sinew and thread. As a tradi-tional beader, she never uses bead looms.“I bead right into the material,” she said.

Dinah is proud of her people’s traditions. She and her husband are both pow-wow dancers and she has also made regalia for all of her grandchildren.

“I want the next generation to continue on with the traditions. I am passing on the knowledge to my daughter.”

Title: Tradtional RegliaPrice: Contact artist for custom ordersDescription: Traditional wing dress decorated with shells and beads.

Title: Traditional RegaliaPrice: Contact artist for custom orders.Description: Beaded traditional ladies regalia.

Title: Assorted Bead WorkPrice: $75 - 300Description: Fully-beaded ladies hand clutch: $300Buffalo hair pin: $125Barrettes: $75

Title: Star BlanketPrice: $200Dimensions: DoubleDescription: Used for special occasions, as gifts or in ceremony. Prices may vary depending on size and customization.

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Nlaka-pamux - Opie Oppenheim


Phillip “Opie” Oppenheim has always been fueled by his desire to create. Creating was the only thing Opie could picture himself doing for a living. He has been an artist for over 40 years and hopes that his work will help bring recognition to Interior people.

“I enjoy working on jewellery,” said Opie. “I’m doing a lot of wedding rings for couples, men also buy bracelets for their wives, so I get to play a part in their lives and make them happy.”

Inspired by life, his children and grandchildren, Opie not only creates jewellry but also beautiful paintings, available in both original and prints.

“I get my ideas from nature, real life experiences, and legends,” he said. “All my colours come from nature. It is the greatest palette I have to work with.”

Opie’s latest venture is the production of North American First Nation flute making. His small flute making factory may be the only one of it’s kind in Canada, specializ-ing in birch, walnut, mahogany and cherry wood.

“My number one goal is to achieve and produce high quality sound,” said Opie. “It started as a hobby and has become one of my favourite things to do.”

Title: Feather BraceletPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Sterling SilverDimensions: 1”

Title: Dragonfly PendantPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Sterling SilverDimensions: 2” x 2.5”

Title: UntitledPrice: Contact ArtistMedium: Limited Edition PrintDimensions: 24” x 18”

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Vern and Mona Tronson - Okanagan


Mona and Vern Tronson are artisans from the Okanagan Nation. Together they work on creating drums, baskets (birch bark, pine needle and cedar root,) moccasins, gloves, barrettes and change purses. Vern also cre-ates tools for tanning, stick game sets and drum frames.

Maintaining a strong connection to the land and the ways of their ancestors, Vern and Mona share a passion for keeping their work as traditional as possible (even tanning their own deer hides.)

“Deer sustain our lifestyle,” said Vern. “It feeds us, and we use all parts of it from the hooves to the antlers.”

Aside from their artwork , Mona and Vern also offer cultural workshops to those wanting to learn and carry on the art of the Okanagan people.

“Without our art, language and mother earth, our culture will not survive,” said Vern. “Learning about the past will help the people be proud of themselves.”

“Art heals us,” said Mona. “It has a way of bringing all races of people together.”

Their work has travelled to Germany, Austria and England as well as the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa.

Title: Assorted BasketryPrice: Contact artistMedium: Birch, cedar, pine needleDimensions: Various

Title: Stick Game SetPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide, bones

Title: Assorted Hide/BeadworkPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide, beads

Title: Assorted workPrice: Contact artistMedium: Deer hide, beads

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Luther Brigman

contact: 250-256-3787

Luther Brigman has been an artist for as long he can remember. When he was young, his parents encouraged him to create art. However, it wasn’t until he made a trip to Bella Coola, BC that he began to focus more actively on his artwork.

“When I was 17 I moved to Bella Coola, said Luther. “I stayed there for a few years.”

Watching other artists create, Luther began to incorporate their styles with his own.

Luther looks up to one artist he met in Bella Coola, Richard Scooner. Richard taught Luther about different types of art, selling work, and the barter system.

Luther uses coloured pencils versus paint because he prefers the higher level of detail that can be attained.

“The kind of work I do, I call it wildlife native art,” said Luther, “It’s a combination of realistic wildlife designs with native influences.”

Creating and selling art for nearly 15 years, Luther’s goal is to create as many works as he can. He said he hopes to one day become self sufficient as an artist.

Title: Black Bear with Bear De-signPrice: sold for $1,000Medium: Coloured pencilDimensions: 17”x24”

Title: Woodpecker and Cougar Price: $1,000Medium: Coloured pencilDimensions: 17”x24”

Title: Bald Eagle with Eagle TotemPrice: sold for $1,000Medium: Coloured pencilDimensions: 17”x24”

Title: Two Timberwolves in the ForestPrice: $1,000Medium: Coloured pencilDimensions: 17”x24”

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Marilyn McKee - Haida


Marilyn McKee loves creating one-of-a-kind artwork.

“My high school teacher Ms. Bonnet encouraged us to look outside the box and to enjoy art without barriers,” said Marilyn. “I like to create surprise elements in my work such as hidden carvings or putting Celtic designs which lends itself well to formline.”

While attending the Northwest Jewelry Arts program, Marilyn was surprised to learn how much carvers know about the his-tory of the people.

“My brother, Larry Knowles, taught me so much about our family history that would otherwise be lost,” she said. “It is not docu-mented in books, but so very important to our families.”

Aside from creating her own artwork, Marilyn also teaches art to youth on the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. She has done this for several years and said she loves giving them a skill set to help them deal with things in life, through art.

Marilyn’s work has been showcased in the Bill Reid Gallery (2011,) The World Art Expo (2012) and Gallery Gachett, in con-junction with the Vancouver Arts Founda-tion.

Marilyn has an authenticty code from the Haida council.

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Title: Wolf with Celtic DesignPrice: $800Medium: Copper with silver ac-cents.Dimensions: 8”x2.5”Description: One of a kind brace-let of artists mixed culture lines.

Title: HummingbirdPrice: $450Medium: Copper with silver ac-centsDimensions: 3”x2”Description: Elegant earrings which are part of a couture line.

Title: Hidden Crests and ShieldsPrice: $200 (copper) $400 (silver)Dimensions: 1.5”x 2”Description: Blending Celtic design with traditional style.

Title: Magical Dragonfly RidePrice: $700Medium: Copper with silver ac-cents.Dimensions: 6”x2”Description: Couture bracelet.

Okanagan - Frank Marchand


Frank Marchand is a member of the Okana-gan Indian Band in Vernon, B.C.

He started creating jewelry back in 2011 after a car accident left him to his own devices. Teaching himself how to make jewelry, Frank wanted to see more authentic looking pieces in the marketplace.

Using bones, antlers, horns, stone and glass, Frank’s ideas for creation come from a desire to “indigenize” a contemporary piece of jewelry into a more traditional looking creation.

“I don’t use plastic,” he said.Frank said his favourite item to make is

the choker necklaces, but he also creates key lanyards and other types of necklaces.

He said he takes great pride in seeing the smiles brought to the faces of a client when purchasing a piece of his work.

Franks sees aboriginal art important, because it’s a formed relationship and an identity.

Title: Bone ChokerPrice: $75Dimensions: 7” to 10” long

Title: Key LanyardPrice: $40Dimensions: 7” to 10” long

Title: Assorted worksPrice: Varies

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Marsha Rempel - Okanagan


Marsha Rempel turned to beading and painting as a way to pass the time.

“I took a six-week painting class and eight beading classes,” she said. “It started as a hobby and is now my passion.”

Creating assorted beaded items, dream catchers, paintings and walking canes, Mar-sha’s ideas cover a wide variety of topics but she prefers to lean towards animals in her work.

“The connection between animals and Aboriginal people is strong and I want to honour that,” she said.

Marsha cites her mother as an influence on her life for her work ethic.

“She said that I should never be afraid of hard work and always do the best job I can,” said Marsha.

Marsha is proud to be a member of the Westbank First Nation and creates her work as a way to keep Aboriginal traditions alive, and so that as many people as possible have a piece of her, via her artwork.

Title: Assorted Bead WorkPrice: $25-$40Dimensions: AssortedDescription: The Pill Fobs which are popular with elders are $30.00 each; the lighter cases are $25.00 each; the earrings shown are $40.00 and the change purse is $37.00

Title: Dream CatcherPrice: $27Medium: Willow and feathersDimensions: 12”x6”Description: Natural willow dream catcher

Title: Hiking StickPrice: $90-$120Medium: Beaded wood with leather and feathers.Dimensions: Hiking stick - 4’

Title: Wolf BowlPrice: $35Medium: Acrylic paintDimensions: 6” acrossDescription: Wolf bowl with medicine wheel colours. The meaning of the wolf is loyalty to friends and the medicine wheel colours represent all nationalities.

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Harold Alfred

contact: [email protected] www.haroldalfred.com

Harold Afred (‘Namgis of the Kwakwaka’wakw,) has been an artisan for over 40 years.

“Growing up in Alert Bay, one was sur-rounded by art everywhere,” said Harold. “Prints, totem poles, masks, potlatches etc..”

Learning the basics of carving from Doug Cranmer and Tony Hunt Sr, Harold learned the concept of setting his own standards in his artwork.

Utilizing a wide variety of mediums in his work such as gold, silver, copper, cedar and stained glass, Harold said that creating new custom artwork for clients is an excit-ing opportunity.

A major accomplishment in Harold’s life was creating his first totem pole for the City of Duncan.

“It was 20-feet-high and had the Thunder-bird and killer whale on it,” said Harold.

Harold is inspired by the traditional sto-ries and legends of his people. He aims, not to mimic art that has already been created, but to take it to the next level in creativity.

Harold believes that Aboriginal artwork is important because it is a part of our iden-tity and raises ones spiritual awareness and pride in who we are.

Title: Thunderbird and Killer Whale Totem PolePrice:Varies depending on size and complexityMedium: Red CedarDimensions: 20’Description: This pole was cre-ated for the City of Duncan, the city of Totems.

Title: Thunderbird Wedding bandPrice: Contact artist for custom order.Medium: GoldDimensions: 3/8”WDescription: Custom Wedding bands with many totem/designs to choose from

Title: Moon MaskPrice: N/AMedium: Yellow Cedar, abaloneDimensions: 3”Description: Miniature pendant carving

Title: Four Worlds Price: N/AMedium: Stained GlassDimensions:14”x 2”x8”Description:Stained Glass lamp which represents the four worlds: Supernatural, Air, Ground and Water.

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Mandy Brown - Nlaka’pamux

contact: 250-455-6603

Mandy Brown has been making traditional cedar root baskets since she was about 6 or 7 years old.

She would sit and watch her grandmother make the baskets. She wanted her grandmother to teach her how to make them, so her grandmother took her out to help gather the materials that were needed. Over 60 years later, Mandy is still actively making baskets and other cedar root products. Now she mostly makes them when people come to her and ask for a gift for someone else.

It was Mandy’s grandmother that taught her how far to dig for the roots, how to split them, how to gather the Cherry bark and at what times of the year she needed to go out to get her supplies. Mandy’s traditional name was given to her after her grandmother.

She enjoys teaching people because the art is dying. She said it used to be that there were over 80 ladies from Lytton to North Bend that made baskets, and today you would be lucky to name four.

Title: Picking BasketPrice: $2,500Medium: Cedar Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Weaved StrapDimensions: 12”x10”x6”Description: Traditional basket used for picking and gathering berries and other traditional foods and plants.

Title: Dish SetPrice: $3,000Medium: Cedar RootDimensions: Various sizesDescription: Set includes a plate, a small basket, a basket with a lid, two cups, two saucers, two spoons, one medium sized tray and one large tray.

Title: Tray with HandlesPrice: $1,500Medium: Cedar Root, Wild Cherry BarkDimensions: 1.5’ diameterDescription: Traditional tray with built-in handles for easy carrying. Tray displays intricate eagle de-signs along the bottom.

Title: Baby CradlePrice: $4,000Medium: Cedar RootDimensions: 2.5’Description: Traditional baby cradle with designs that wrap around the entire outside of the cradle.

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Gitksan - Judith Morgan

contact: www.indianartsandcraft.com

Judith Morgan has been a Gitksan artist for over 63 years.

Her initial interest in being an artist came from being born and raised on her reserva-tion

Attending the Port Alberni Residential School she began working in water colours, oil paints, pastels and crayons.

“Mr. Geo Sinclair, an artist in Victoria, helped me get started,” she said.

Her talent in art eventually led her to attend the Institute of Art in Kansas City, where she met her husband, Willis Fitzpat-rick. Judith completed her degree in Fine Art at the University of Kansas in 1976.

Judith served as a teacher in the United States from 1976 until 1982. She moved back to her village in 1985 and continued her teaching career.

Judith’s work depicts the rich cultural his-tory of her people. Throughout her long and distinguised life as an artist she has sold her work to galleries, universities, governments and private individuals.

She said that Aboriginal artwork is impor-tant because it helps build bridges between cultures and time. Not only has she taught art to students, but also her language. She isn’t just a teacher though; her love of learn-ing is evident in the fact that she received her Masters degree at the age of 75.

Title: WelcomePrice: Contact artistMedium: WatercoloursDescription: This painting por-trays the month of December when the smoke goes straight up. Gitksan people took their children with them as they walked from one village to the next.

Title: Three MoonsPrice: Contact artistMedium: Oil paintingDescription: First moon above the mountainous territory. Second moon is hand carved cedar. Third moon is her chieftain name “T’sim tholx” meaning woman of the sun or moon.

Title: Wild Woman of the Woods IIPrice: Contact artistMedium: Oil paintingDescription: Ts’noqua, Wild Woman of the Woods has big lips, eyes, ears, hands and is very ugly. The flowers in her hands show that even though she is ugly, she enjoys beautiful things.

Title: CelebrationPrice: Contact artistMedium: WatercoloursDescription: The maiden is celebrating the fact that she has survived suppression. Her leggins are worn as part of her dress and only chiefs or chieftess’ can wear these robes. The owl design shows her to be of the Fireweed house.

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Joe Thomas - Secwepemc/Kinbasket


Joe Thomas began his journey as a hand drum maker over 25 years ago. He hopes that his hand drums will help create an ethical understanding of Secwepemc culture.

Joe creates traditional hand drums but also likes to make use of contemporary techniques by adding air brushed designs to his drums.

“I use the Shuswap cultural methods, and other aboriginal cultural methods to go through the process of cleaning a hide and creating hand drums,” said Joe.

Joe’s interest in learning the process of creating a hand drum was fueled by his desire to learn more about his background and who he is as a person. Joe found that as he did more research into his culture, he began to understand himself and feel himself become more stable. “My favourite part of the process is when I create something and I let it go and it becomes alive on it’s own,” said Joe. “I find that to be a true creation.”

Joe has met and learned from different elders from various places in Canada and the United States. He has learned special-ized techniques that he says many people haven’t ever seen. It takes Joe less than four days to get a hide to the stage where he can create a hand drum. Joe says people are

amazed at his ability to clean a hide with his bare hands.

Title: The Griz, The Owner of the PathPrice: $265Medium: Cedar wood hand drumDimensions: 12”x2.5”Description: Respect for the nat-ural order of things and the under-standing that wildlife needs to continue to be respected and left alone to live their humble lives.

Title: Golden Eagle DrumPrice: Sold for $165Medium: Elk hide, cedarDimensions: 12”x2.5”Description: I have always ad-mired the elegance and prestige of how an eagle represents the natural order.

Title: In the Shadow of SklepPrice: Sold for $165Medium: Elk hide, cedarDescription: “You Know...That is what learning is...You suddenly understand something you under-stood all your life!”

Title: Life Cycle Hand DrumPrice: $265Medium: Elk hide, cedarDimensions: 12”x2.5”Description: Four Direction Understanding. Four Nations of the World. Four Stages of Learn-ing. Four Seasons of the Year. This is the Four World we live in.

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St’at’imc - Jack Ned


While Jack likes to create many different types of art, locally he was best known for his cartoon strip, Tsun, which was published in the now defunct St’at’imc Runner, a monthly aboriginal local newspaper. Tsun in the St’at’imc language means Say, Speak, Think. Jack used his cartoons as a way of drawing attention to the traditional ways and the language of the St’at’imc people.

“The St’at’imc Runner featured one of my cartoons each month,” said Jack. “In the process, I would do anywhere from 7 to 12 cartoons.”

Still challenging himself to draw at least five drawings a day, Jack hopes that his work will help him achieve self-sufficiency.

“My want is to develop a comic strip but have yet to find/produce a character that is my favorite to be my vehicle to express the thoughts and actions I want to relay,” he said. Jack also hopes that his cartoons will not only be able to make people laugh, but will also help people to carry on the teach-ings and the traditions that they have had.

Jack doesn’t miss out on the chance to educate people about the language and culture. He integrates his language into his daily life, and also uses his carvings and war clubs as a teaching tool about the St’at’imc way of life.

“I use my work as a tool to create awareness of our St’at’imc language and ways.”

Title: The TradePrice: $150Medium: Brazilian soapstoneDimensions: 6”x4”x3”Description: A smudge bowl de-picting a St’at’imc holding stwan (dry salmon) in preparation for a trade. The St’at’imc have traded dry salmon for many years.

Title: Zawem (Fishing with a dipnet)Price: $150Medium: Brazilian soapstoneDimensions: Contact artistDescription: The Fraser River has been a source of food to trad-itional fishermen for many years, fishing with a dipnet is one way of making a catch.

Title: June cartoon in St’at’imc RunnerPrice: N/AMedium: Pen on paperDimensions: 8.5”x11”Description: This concept might be interesting for some families , as the language is becoming more scarce. It could be a quiet day. Practice your language.

Title: May cartoon in St’at’imc RunnerPrice: N/AMedium: Pen on paperDimensions: 8.5”x11”Description: Nlepcalten, Gar-den. It is a fact that most have the ability to garden. It saves money, provides for quality food. This depicts a common barrier.

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Gloria Adams - Okanagan


Gloria Adams started creating beaded jewellery over 40 years ago. She learned how to bead from a friend of hers who lived in Alaska. Gloria’s friend was always beading when Gloria went to visit her, and after awhile she asked her friend to teach her how to bead.

In 2003, Gloria took a class in Kamloops to learn how to create her signature beaded roses.

“I love making roses and my porcupine quill earrings,” said Gloria. “People really love my deep red roses.”

Gloria focuses on roses, and does jewellery by request. She enjoys making roses, especially the larger ones. She likes to finish her projects and then display it so she can admire how beautiful the roses turned out.

Gloria remembers her first sale because she was so excited that someone would be interested in buying something that she had created. That first sale was what helped encourage her to continue on with her bead work.

“It feels good to see the smiles on the faces of satisfied clients,” she said. “It’s a big boost.”

Gloria said she considers her sister Nancy Saddleman (also featured in the catalogue) a role model. “She’s always keeping busy!”

Title: Beaded RosePrice: $25 eachDimensions: 11” LDescription: Tired of flowers that wilt? Try beaded flowers.

Title: Hair TiePrice: $15Dimensions: 1.5”x2”Description: Ties come in various colours.

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Title: Porcupine Quill EarringsPrice: $15Dimensions: 7” Description: Earrings come in various colours.

Title: Wedding Champagne GlassesPrice: $35Dimensions: 4.5” tall

Nakota Sioux - Muriel Rose McArthur

contact: 250-587-6511 cell [email protected]

Muriel Rose McArthur, originally from Saskatchewan, began her journey as an artist at 11 years old with her mother and grandparents as her teachers. She does a wide range of traditional crafts such as bead work, regalia, star blankets hand drums, moccasins and teepees.

“When I begin a new beading project, the first thing I do when I pick up my beadwork is I smudge everything,” she said.

Rose’s main focus is teaching. Her traditional name translates to Holy Yellow Bird Woman. She was given her name by her grandfather who told her it symbolized her need to always watch over children because the Yellow Bird Woman is a female golden eagle that watches over young people. Rose works with the school district and travels from school to school teaching First Nations culture and traditions.

“My parents were residential school peo-ple, but they held onto their knowledge and their teachings,” she said. “So I like to pass it on.”

Rose looks to her elders to provide knowledge into the way things were done traditionally. She would like to thank all the elders that have come into her life, from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Colum-bia, for teaching her and being her support and foundation.

Title: Star BlanketPrice: Contact artistMedium: TextilesDimensions: Vary

Title: Eagle DrumPrice: $85Medium: Elk hideDimensions: 10”Description: Eagle represents all the people.

Title: Beaded Jewellery setPrice: $450Medium: Cut beads, heavy nylon threadDimensions: Various sizesDescription: Artisan creates vari-ous pieces of jewellery in many colours, shapes and sizes.

Title: Ribbon ShirtPrice: $175Medium: Poly-cottonDimensions: Various sizes avail-ableDescription: Artisan creates cus-tom shirts of various sizes for men and women to use in ceremonies or dancing.

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Willard Charlie

contact: 250-256-4667

Willard, or Kootchie as he is locally known, first began carving wood in high school after his wood work teacher Benny Paul held an art contest with 10 students.

Each of the students had a few months to carve a totem pole, and the teacher ended up giving everybody first prizes. Kootchie was one of two that continued on the art path out of those 10 students. Today, Kootchie focuses on wood carving and wood burning.

I use mostly soft woods for carving, Yel-low cedar, Red cedar, Alder, and Juniper,” said Kootchie. “Lately I’ve been working on wood burning because I just invested in a wood burner.”

Kootchie believes in making statements with art pieces, based on what enters his imagination. “The one part of my culture I include in most of my pieces is my clan, the Frog clan,” he said. “I always have a frog in my art, everything else is contemporary or added on.”

Kootchie looks up to Lawrence Paul for the way his pieces make statements about the plight of First Nations people.

One of Kootchie’s most memorable moments as an artist was when his completed totem pole representing North America was shipped to Mexico to be displayed by a local church.

Title: 3D FrogPrice: $4,500Medium: Maple, Seashell inlayed eyes, Bronze cast maskDimensions: 48”x24”x24”

Title: Eagle with Frog coming out of its beak, Fish head up-frontPrice: $1,500Medium: Grand Canyon Sand-stoneDimensions: 10”x4”

Title: MaskPrice: $350Medium: Alder, horse hair, painted seashellDimensions: 7.75”x3.75”

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Secwepemc/Okanagan -Narcisse Baptiste

contact:250-818-3750 (message) [email protected]/carving-narcisse.html

Narcisse Baptiste is a self-taught carver originally from Kamloops, but lives on the coast of B.C. focusing on carving wood in a West Coast Aboriginal style.

“I was inspired by watching other carvers,” said Narcisse. “I had always wanted to carve and found I could do it well, once I put some effort into it.”

Narcisse has been carving totem poles in various sizes, chests, jewellery boxes, plaques, rattles and paddles for over 30 years and looks up to master carvers like Bill Reid for inspiration.

“I don’t copy other carvers,” he said. “My designs come from the Creator. I’m always working on perfecting my skills.”

Utilizing red and yellow cedar, alder, acrylic paints, bees wax and abalone inlays, Narcisse creates bowls, plaques, masks, boxes and totem poles.

“I was comissioned to carve a 20-foot totem for someone in Mexico and a seven-foot pole for someone in New York.”

Narcisse’s work has also appeared in galleries in Victoria and recently he has become affilated with the Chumas Art Society in Victoria.

Title: Moon MaskPrice: Contact artistDimensions: 22 1/2” acrossDescription: Alder and red cedar mask with acrylic paint.

Title: Wild Woman of the ForestPrice: Contact artistDimensions: 10 1/2” x 9 1/2”Description: Alder with acrylic paint.

Contact artist for more informa-tion about this piece.


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Chris Bose - N’lakapamux


Chris Bose is a contemporary Aboriginal artisan. A self described ‘former troubled youth’, his artistic journey began when he realized he needed to represent himself in a creative way.

“I’ve been an artist for over 20 years,” said Chris. “My art is influenced by social, economic and political issues.”

Chris creates work in the genres of new media, film, painting, writing and music.

A graduate of the Arts program of Thompson River’s University, Chris said he hopes his work and the work of others like him will bring contemporary Aboriginal artwork to the forefront.

Recently, his work has appeared in the Alternator Centre for contemporary art and the Arnica Artist Run Gallery.

He has won awards from the B.C. Arts Council as well as the Canada Council for the Arts.

When he is not busy creating, he is spending time with his children.

Chris has also set up the Abor Collective which is a group of Aboriginal artists and offers artisan workshops to interested parties.

Chris Bose is a man to keep your eye on. Check out his blog for updates about him and his art.




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Métis - Terry Jackson


Terry Jackson is an artist that works with wood, sterling silver, stoneware and porcelain.

“Living in Victoria, I was surrounded by wonderful Northwest Coast Aboriginal art at the Royal Museum,” he said. “I met Terry Hunt, a master-carver and John Livingston and they got me started.”

Terry has been creating his unique pieces for over 40 years and has made a career of it.

As a Métis, Terry’s bloodlines trace back to the original fur traders, as well as to the Sioux people.

His ideas come to him through prayer and he often draws to get the creative juices flowing.

Terry said that Aboriginal art is important because it reminds people of the connection that Aboriginal/Métis people have to the Creator. “We acknowledge and pay respect to the connection,” he said.

Terry’s work belongs to the collections of the late comedian John Candy, Glen Close, Ed Asner and master carver Robert Davidson.

Title: AssurancePrice: $160Medium: Fine bisque porcelainDimensions: 12”x11”x4.5”Description: Large vase depicting the potential relationship between us and the Great Spirit

Title: BreathPrice: $95Medium: Fine bisque porcelainDimensions: 8.75”x 6”x 3”Description: The spiral is a key or glimpse into the workings of the universe (micro or macro.) We are given breath by the Creator and return the breath outwards.

Title: Complete WorldPrice: $140Medium: Fine bisque porcelainDimensions: 10.25” x 8.75” x 4”Description: This piece depicts the envelope of our atmosphere flowing and spiraling around the globe, bringing us all into contact.

Title: Emerging FrogsPrice: $105Medium: Fine translucent porce-lain.Dimensions: 4.75”x9.5”x4.75”Description: Vessel depicting frogs emerging from earth in spring. The fever of life within the eartth as it creates.

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Michael Price - Kwakiultl


The day Michael Price’s uncle, a carver, passed away, was the day he picked up a piece of driftwood and began to carve.

“I am the last in my family line,” he said. “It is important for me to keep the culture alive and hopefully pass it on to others.”

Micheal is self-taught and uses mainly red cedar in his carvings. He also incorporates yellow cedar, bark and on occasion he will use abalone shell and copper. His work is hand painted using acrylic paint.

Michael mainly creates masks, but also carves rattles, plaques, doors and lamps. His work is based on the traditional stories of his people, the Kwakiultl.

A major accomplishment for Michael is that he’s been able to visit schools in his area and teach the children about his culture and demonstrate carving.

“Right now I am working on a totem pole with the students,” he said. “It has been a learning curve but has brought me a lot of smiles.”

Title: Kumugwe MaskPrice: $4,500Dimensions: 15.5”h x 9.75”l x 8”wDescription: Visit artist’s website for story behind carving.

Title: SisiutlPrice: $8,000Medium: Old Growth Red/Yel-low CedarDimensions: 7’6”l x 28”w x 10”dDescription: Visit artist’s website for story behind carving.

Title: Killer Whale Transforma-tion MaskPrice: $15,000Medium: Old Growth Red CedarDimensions: 3’10”l x 36”w 17”dDescription:Visit artist’s website for story behind carving.

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Title: Wolf DancerPrice: $1,500Medium: Red CedarDescription: Visit artist’s website for story behind carving.

Métis - Bruce Bird


Bruce Bird has been carving antlers for nearly eight years.

“I have been carving antler since 2005,” he said. “Although as a teenager I carved two pieces of antler using chisels and a pocket knife.”

Bruce’s interest in art began when he was a child. He would draw and make model cars and at the age of 19 he carved a standing horse out of a block of cedar.

“When I was 21 I studied saddle making and leather carving with Tom and Jean Taylor,” he said.

Primarily using moose antler in his sculpture, Bruce has recently started carving mammoth ivory, stone and wood.

Bruce draws inspiration from the materials he works with. He also cites an interest in shamanism as a creative influence.

He’s proud that his work has been purchased by a variety of people from around the world.

Bruce said he felt that Aboriginal art is a reflection of Native people’s connection with nature and their respect for the environment. “It’s a tribute to our ancestors, their traditions and use of natural materials,” he said.

Title: BearPrice: Contact artist for more information about his work.

Title: FeatherPrice: Contact artist for more information about his work.

Title: FrogPrice: Contact artist for more information about his work.

Title: Drum BeaterPrice: Contact artist for more information about his work.

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Yolonda Skelton - Gitxsan

contact: 250-595-8446 cell [email protected] www.sugiitlukxsdesigns.com

Yolonda Skelton is a Gitxsan artist specializing in textiles. Her traditional name is Sugiit Lukxs and she is from the House of Hag-be-gwat-ku of the Fire Weed Clan.

“I work in 3D applique technique on traditional regalia blankets and modern day ‘robes of power’ like coats, vests, dresses and purses.”

A self-taught artist, she has been inspired and influenced by her uncles Thomas Hans (Haida argilite carver,) Gitxsan artist Robert Jackson and her mentor Tsimshian artist Russell Mathers.

Since 2001 she has been creating both traditional and contemporary unique works on various mediums. She became involved with creating art out of necessity.

“Our dance group ‘The Gilhast Dancers’ needed regalia blankets,” she said. “We have a lot of artists in the family, but few seamstresses/tailors, so it became my job to make both regalia and clothing.”

Yolonda said that she feels inspired to create her work as a way to help Aboriginal people decolonize.

“Colonialism has and continues to have a devastating impact on indigenous people around the world,” she said. “We can take positive steps towards decolonization by learning about each other’s artwork.”

Title: Gil-o-hitePrice: $3,000Medium: Sable, ultra-suede, wool, cedar and abalone.Dimensions: 48” x 58”Description: Gilohite is the prin-cess who sings and welcomes all guests to Damlahamid. She is welcoming three chiefs.

Title: Eagle & his Killer Whale FamilyPrice: $600Medium: : Cashmere Wool blend, ultra-suede, abalone buttonsDimensions: X-LargeDescription: “For my uncle’s 60th birthday. Represents his crest the Eagle and his family: wife, four children & two grandchildren.”

Title: The Ma-deek Being Slain Two Brothers We-yug-a-dets and Jo-aakPrice: $3,000Medium: Sable & ultra-suede, fur, wool, wood, rock, and abalone Dimensions: 58.5”x 68”Description: Depicts the revenge killing for killing their sister prin-cess Lu-dowe.

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Title: Grizzly In FlightPrice: $2,000Medium: Sherpa, ultra-suede, and abalone Shell Dimensions: XX-LargeDescription: Represents the clients traditional eagle crest with the memory of her son represented by the grizzly bear in the eagle’s back. He was a hunter who died.

Aubrey Johnston


Aubrey Johnston is a carver based out of Alert Bay. A self taught artist, Aubrey has refined his artistic talents by working with Jack James Jr. and Floyd Joseph.

He has been an artist for over 25 years and creates totem poles, plaques, masks and rattles using red and yellow cedar.

“I became interested in art as a child,” he said. “I loved drawing.”

With an interest in the supernatural world, Aubrey’s ideas come from books, family stories and elders.

“I try to show our tribal traditions through my work,” he said. “A lot of my pieces have been used in potlatches.”

Title: Dzunukwa Price: $2,000Dimensions: 10” x 5” x 3”Description: The Wild Woman of the Woods. Stands 10 inches high by 5 inches wide and is 3 inchs in depth.

Title: Whale PodPrice: $4,000Dimensions: 34” x 14” x 2”Description: The inner pod from Alert Bay. The whale is a associ-ated with strength and prosperity.

Title: SisutilPrice: 3,500Dimensions 27” x 13” x 2”Description: The Sisiutl or two headed sea serpent is very power-ful and guards the house of the sky people.

Title: Totem Pole Price: $15,000Dimensions: 75” x 12” x 30”Descripton: Nine figure totem pole, contact artist for more infor-mation.

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Alfred Snow


Alfred Snow is a multi-talented artist based out of Keremeos.

He creates traditional Okanagan canoes and paddles, traditional men’s regalia, jewelry and also is a photographer.

“I started carving canoes 12 years ago,” he said. “I make regalia because I danced in pow-wows”

Alfred said he prefers to make canoes because it gives him a real connection to the Okanagan traditions and it’s a type of project that must be completed.

“You just keep working on it until you’re done,” he said.

Alfred said his process of creating artwork is very personal. He will visualize something before he starts and will try and project what will look best on a client.

“I always work with a positive mind,” he said.

Alfred said that by carving canoes, he learned more about his culture as carvers he’s worked with speak their language.”

He said that creating Aboriginal artwork is important as it’s a good way to keep the culture alive.

Title: CanoePrice: $10,000Medium: CottonwoodDimensions: 15’x3’Description: Three person sized canoe.

Title: CanoePrice: $10,000Medium: CottonwoodDimensions: 15’x3’Description: Three person sized canoe.

Title: NecklacePrice: Contact artist for more information about jewelry.

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Caroline Heinrichs


Caroline (Carli) Heinrichs is a quilter based out of Telkwa, B.C.

“My art has developed over a lifetime of being a worker, wife, mother and environmentalist,” she said. “I am completely self taught and have a keen sense of allowing the fibers to do the creation. I am simply along for the ride.”

She creates wall and bed-sized quilts, table runners, home decor items and bags. She loves using bold colours and combining them with abstract complimentary colours.

She began to create and sell her work in the mid 1990’s. She dabbled in other forms of artwork like oil and acrylic paints and broken dish mosaics.

As an environmentalist, Carli prefers to work with reclaimed textiles as a way to raise awareness.

“My intentions are to educate and promote the cause of reduce, reuse and recycle everything,” she said. “My personal motto comes from Gandhi ‘Be the change you want to see in our world.”

Carli’s work has appeared in the Ranger Station exhibit in Telkwa in 2004 and the Telkwa Fall Fair in 2011. She is currently working on a quilt for the centennial celebration of Smithers, B.C, in 2013.

Check out her website for photos of her work, client testimonials and more.

Title: Crow TalkPrice: $325Medium: TextilesDimensions: 35.5” x 31.5”Description: “Lots of crow fami-lies live near my studio. There is always one who seems to com-plain or have more to say. This quilt is my interpretation of that crow.”

Title: My Crazy Secret GardenPrice: $575Medium: TextilesDimensions: 21” (squared)Description: “I love to make crazy quilts and this one was a personal challenge (only having five colours.) This piece demand-ed detailed hand embroidery, hand beading and machine quilting.

Title: Snow Town FolkPrice: $575Medium: 50 per cent organic textiles.Dimensions: 35”x50”Description: “This quilt was a modern approach to the use of sol-id colour and awakening the spirit of thriftiness using reclaimed wool for the hats and faces.”

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Artisan DirectorySome artists expressed interest in being in the catalogue but did not have any artwork on hand to be included. Many of them sell their work as fast as they can make it. Feel free to contact them if you’d like to order some of their work.

Darcy Thomas: Birch baskets - [email protected] Williams: Chainsaw carvings - 250-306-5258Bonnie Thomas: Quill work, beading and leather work - [email protected] Charles: Carved plaques - [email protected] Leech: Sacred blankets and spiritual influenced rock music - [email protected] Purdaby: Pine need, birch bark and cedar root baskets - [email protected] Nali: Beadwork, sewing, making rattles and basketry - 250-679-7698Angelina Wells: Knitting, beadwork, making regalia and ribbon shirts, moccasin making, basketry, and making hand drums - 250-835-2180Barb Callihoe: Hide tanning, moccasin/mukluk making, basketry, moose hair tufting, horsehair embroidery, porcupine quillwork, beadwork - [email protected]

Apologies offered to artisans who may have submitted work and were not included in the catalogue. Some in-formation may have been lost during the creation of this catalogue.

This project was funded in collaboration with Rural Economic Development Initiantive (REDI – B.C.) and the British Columbia First Nations Technology Council (BCFNTC)

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