Secwepemc artisan catalogue

Aboriginal Artisan Catalogue
Fourth Edition

Community Futures Development Corporation
of
Central Interior First Nations
215 - 345 Yellowhead Hwy - Kamloops, B.C, V2H 1H1

Community Futures Development Corporation of Central Interior First Nations

Designated Service Area
• Simpcw
High Bar
•• Clinton
• Barriere
Whispering Pines
Adams Lake
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St’uxwtéws
Ts’kw’aylaxw
••Cache Creek
Neskonlith •
Skeetchestn
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Chase
• Xaxli’p
• Ashcroft
Kamloops
••Little Shuswap •
Bridge River
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• Lillooet
••Kamloops
Seton Lake
T’it’q’et
• Oregon Jack Creek
Salmon Arm •
•
Cayoose Creek

Splatsin

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Lytton
Lytton
Skuppah
Siska
Kanaka Bar
Boothroyd
Boston Bar
Spuzzum

Cook’s Ferry

Lower Nicola
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• Nicomen
• • • • Quilchena
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• Merritt
Shackan
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Nooaitch
Coldwater
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Okanagan

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Vernon

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Upper Nicola

Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council
Nicola Tribal Association
Lillooet Tribal Council
Okanagan Nation Alliance
No Aﬃliations with Tribal Councils

Contact Information:
#215 - 345 Yellowhead Hwy Kamloops, B.C., V2H 1H1
Phone: 250-828-9833 or Fax: 250-828-9972
www.cfdcofcifn.com www.facebook.com/cfdcofcifn www.twitter.com/cfdcofcifn

Geri Collins
Director of Operations

Jackie Bandura
Training Manager

250-828-9833
geri@cfdcofcifn.com

250-828-9727
jackie@cfdcofcifn.com

Dale M Tomma
Senior Business
Development Officer
280-828-9725
dale@cfdcofcifn.com
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Introduction
The 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 we our office services a
specific 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 project or activity we undertake.
Western Diversification is the primary funder for Community Futures in Canada and we appreciate 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 various 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 information, 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 Collins
Director of Operations

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Editor’s Note
I 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 residential 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 mediums.
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 understanding that they owned the copyright.

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David Wilson - Okanagan
Title: Wolf Spirit
Price: Sold
Medium: Acrylic on 12” drum
Description: This drum was commissioned by Wayne Christian and
Tina Marie

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

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 contact him check out his web site.

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Title: Sacred Okanagan Waters
Price: Sold
the Vernon City Hall

Title: The Return of the Owl Clan
Price: Sold
the Vernon Performing Arts Centre

contact: 250-309-7057
dlwsookinakin@yahoo.ca

www.sookinakinart.ca

Okanagan - Levi George
Title: Old & New, Natural & Unnatural
Price: Contact Artist
Medium: Deer hide, Red ocher,
fabric materials, acrylic paint
Dimensions: 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 Sound
Price: $350
Medium: Smoke tanned deer
hide, copper, porcupine quills,
Red-tailed hawk feather
Description: Sony headphones
with hide sewn onto body; Quill
& copper highlights. A red-tailed
hawk feather inlayed onto the
band.

Levi George comes from the Syilx Nation

in Penticton, British Columbia. His traditional name is Snk’lip, which means “Coyote,” 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
Title: The Original 4 chiefs
and disharmony that I see between the
Price: $150
stories and traditions of Syilx culture and
Medium: Red ochre paint & bear
our contemporary pop culture,” said Levi. “I
hair on brown paper. Mounted on
like to weave the dimensions together.”
backboard
With a passion for mixing the traditional
Dimensions: 16” radius
with the modern, Levi uses natural materials
Description: Representation of
and Syilx teachings to bring cultural images
our chiefs of the land. Chiefs of
into our current era with style and statement.
water, sky, four legged beings &
Levi hopes his artwork will raise an
the ones that grow out of the land.
awareness of our connection or disconnection to our Mother Earth, bringing to light
Title: Snk’lip Creations
our responsibilities to look after her and to
Price: Undecided
look after one another.
Medium: India Ink & Oil pastel
“I want to communicate a message about
on poster paper
the relationship that exists between old and
Dimensions: 22”x28”
new fashions and ways of life, as well as our
Description: A Coyote shape
relationship to the land, good or bad.”
shift in motion, this is a piece
From a family of artists, Levi’s natural
that came about from the creative
talent was nurtured early in life, and has esworld within. The title is my busipecially grown since graduating the Nationness name I am creating.
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
contact: 250-493-3587 www.facebook.com/Snklipcreations
University of Victoria.
snklip.creations@gmail.com
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Kim Soo Goodtrack - Lakota
Title: Native Cloud
Price: $250
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Description: 2’x2’ this painting
uses a variety of colours with traditional shapes inter mixed.

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 earning her GED, degree and teaching certificate. 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 intertwined.”
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 children’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.”
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Title: Flower Tipi
Price: $125
Medium: Indian ink on paper
Description: This 9”x11” drawing
represents our beautiful homes,
which represent family values.

Title: Pink Landscape
Price: $300
Description: 2’x4’ painting reflects the artists experimentation
with traditional shapes in the sky.

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

contact: 604-525-9408
www.kimsoogoodtrack.com
wichapiwi@kimsoogoodtrack.com

Okanagan - Nancy Saddleman
Title: Moccasins
Price: Contact artist
Medium: Deer hide and beads
Description: Nancy creates custom sized moccasins. Price varies
with size and materials.

Title: Medicine bag
Medium: Deer hide and beading.
Description: Medicine bags come
in various sizes and colours.

For 30 years Nancy Saddleman has worked

Title: Buckskin gloves with embroidery.
Medium: Deer hide and thread.
Description: Nancy creates custom sized gloves. Price varies with
size and materials.

Title: Vest
Medium: Deer hide and beading.
Description: Nancy creates custom sized vests. Price varies with
size and materials.

contact:250-350-6802

fax: 250-350-3311

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, medicine 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 accomplishment as an artist was she had a practical 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 husband, 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.
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Shirley Babcock - Dzawada’enuxw
Title: Eagle with Sun
Price: $750

Shirley Babcock became interested in creating 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 appeared in many exhibitions in B.C.

Title: Standing Bear
Price: $450

Title: Moon
Price: $1,100 (for set, see below.)
Dimensions:16”x20”
Description:The moon is paired
with the sun (below.)

Title: Sun
Price: $1,100 (for set, see above.)
Dimension: 16”x20”
Description: The sun is paired
with the moon (above.)

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contact: 250-277-1790
www.shirleybabcock.com
shirley@shirleybabcock.com

Lac Suel First Nation- Jessica Johnson
Title: Earrings
Price: $5.00 pair
Medium: Beads
Description: Single strand beaded
earrings come in a wide variety of
colours.

Title: Snowflake Earrings
Price: $5.00 pair
Medium: Beads
Description: Snowflake patterned
earrings come in a wide variety of
colours.

Originally from Ontario, Jessica Johnson

now calls Lillooet home.
Interested in art since she was a girl, Jessica 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 soapstone as well. She hand-crafts 1.5” grizzly
bears.
Her work comes in all colours and styles.

Title: Circle Earrings
Price: varies
Medium: Beads
Description: Circle earrings come
in a variety of sizes and colour.

Title: Spiral Earrings
Price: $20.00 pair
Medium: Beads
Description: Spiral shaped earrings come in a variety of sizes
and colour.

contact: 250-256-3111

jeckajj50@gmail.com

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Beryl Beaupre - Metis
Title: Children Dancers
Price: $4,000
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 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 Woman
Price: $4,000
Description: Created to commemorate my grandmothers,
who were medicine women and
midwives.

Painting since she was 12 years old, Beryl

Beaupre has always considered herself a
painter.
Initially taught in at home by her mother
Doreen Beaupre and others, Beryl eventually earned her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts.
“I put myself through school with scholarships,” said Beryl.
Inspired by her dreams and imagination, 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.

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Title: Catty Card Party
Price: $5,000
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 motion
Price: $4000
Medium: Oil

contact: 778-475-0388
wolfpie@hotmail.com

www.wolfpie-art.com

Secwepemc - Jada Rain Britton
Title: Untitled
Price: $350
Medium: Acrylic paint on cow
skull
Dimensions: 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 Nature
Price: $350 (framed)
Medium: Pen and Felt
Dimensions: 8.5” x 14”
Description: A unique and creatively designed scene of nature.
A tribal-like representation, with
flowers, rain and insects.

Title: French Kiss Photography
Price: $850 (framed)
Medium: Black and White Photography
Description: A mural-size black
and white photograph, taken
from a collage of images found
in advertisements. Laminated and
framed.
Title: Wynona’s Tattoo
Price: Priceless
Medium: Ink
Dimensions: 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.

contact info: 250-574-5232
rainy_jay2004@yahoo.ca
Iron 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, photographyand 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.
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Nacoma George - Secwepemc
Title: Bad Brown Diva
Price: Contact artist for video
production fees.
Description: Music video for artist C-Solow

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 Records, 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 extensive work and collaborations (including
videos and music,) check out his web site.
contact: 250-319-5765
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ngeorge@crazycutz.ca

Title: Pit House Building
Price: Contact artist for video
production fees.
Description: The artist is available to capture promotional or
cultural events.

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

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

www.crazycutz.ca

Secwepemc/St’at’imc- James Black
Title: Park Bench
Medium: Ink and water colours
Description: As part of the Our
Lost Daughters series, an Aboriginal woman is sitting on a park
bench, wearing a broken necklace.
To her left and right are her traditional practices.
Title: Untitled
Dimensions: 20”x22.5”
Description: A woman kneeling
on the ground near a broken chair
and bed. Her arm is tied off and
there’s a spoon on the floor. Death
plays a tune on the guitar, waiting
for the inevitable to happen.
Title: Lady Sweat Ceremony
Dimensions: 18.5”x18”
Description: A woman partakes
in a sweat lodge ceremony, surrounded by nature. Elements of
different animals appear in this
work.
Title: Truck
Description: A vehicle rests in the
tall grass on the other side of the
fence in the country.

contact: jblack_art@hotmail.com

For as long as he can remember, James

Black has been an artist.
“I’ve been drawing and paintings forever,” said James. “My first drawing is still on
the wall at my aunt’s old house.”
Originally self-taught, James said that
his artwork was transformed after taking art
classes at Thompson River’s University.
“As good as I thought I was, my work really improved after some formal training.”
James’ work is in a category of its own. As a
hunter and fisher, James draws on traditional
and contemporary imagery in his work and
highlights the conflicts between the two.
“I can’t just draw salmon and deer. We
live in a modern world too.”
Working out of his home studio, James
works tirelessly on each piece until it’s finished. When is a piece finished? It depends.
“I have some stuff that I’ve been working
on since 1995, it’s a process.”
While studying Fine Art in university,
James had the honour of having his work
featured in the main gallery of the Kamloops Art Gallery. “I think I was the first
student to have their work shown.” he said.
James also creates tattoos and logos,
contact him for more information about his
work.

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Jackson Robertson - Tsawataineuk
Title: Paddle
Price: $850
Medium: Yellow cedar
Dimensions: 30”x8”x2”
Description: Paddle depicts a
raven, a thunderbird and an eagle.

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 established 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 reflection 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. contact: 250-802-0399
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Title: Talking Stick
Price: $1,250
Dimensions: 60”x4”x2.5”
Description: This highly detailed
carved talking stick features the
orca, salmon, eagle, raven and
hummingbird.

Title: Hawk Mask
Price: $1,200
Dimensions:12”x10”
Description: The hawk represents
all the positive qualities of nobility, integrity, pride, strength of
purpose, loyalty and bravery.

Title: Grey Whale
Price: $775
Description: Plaque of a grey
whale.

jackson5654@hotmail.com

Brandon Joe
Title: Gathering of Clan Fleece
Vest
Price: $60.00

Title: Bone Bead Necklaces
Price: $20.00
Medium: Bone beads
Description: Necklaces with frog
or bear pendants.

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: Beaded Abalone Earrings
Price: $25.00
Medium: Abalone shells and
beads

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

contact: 250-936-8067

cban_13@hotmail.com

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Jerry McKay- Nlaka’pamux
Title: Hand drum
Medium: Elk hide
Dimensions: 14” in diameter
Description: Praying hands holding two feathers and a medicine
wheel.

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
contact:250-455-2198
his artwork and art instruction
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bear_claw66@hotmail.com

Title: Comb Mirror with Stand
Medium: Juniper wood, soapstone, abalone, turquoise
Dimensions: 10”x 5”
Description: Fisherman and
Stein art. The colour red means
guiding spirits.

Title: The Last Stand
Medium: Soapstone, buckskin
Dimensions: 2” diameter
Description: A rider on his horse
reaches the end of the trail, as it
relates to sobriety.

Title: Rattle
Price: $90
Medium: Elk, horse hair, beans,
beads
Dimensions: 5.5”x 10”
Description: Stein painting on
one side with Praying Hands holding a feather painted on the other.

cell 250-256-3270

St’at’imc -Amanda Ned
Title: Cautious Eagle
Price: $100
Medium: Ink
Description: Represents her
brothers moving forward in life.

Title: Heated Flight
Price: $100
Medium: Ink
Description: I have always been
impressed by a bird’s wingspan.

Title: Fishing Boy
Price: $150
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Description: What is he thinking
about?

Title: Free Fly
Price: $100
Medium: Ink
Description: A free bird flying
high.

contact: ph 250-256-0674
e-mail: eyes_life@hotmail.com

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.
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Kathy Edgar - Ditidaht
Title: Shopping bag
Medium: Cedar root and swamp
grass
Dimensions: 11”l x 6”w x 7”h

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 baskets 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 designs, 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 communities she has visited.
Never sketching her patterns before creation, Kathy visualizes her work by recalling 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: 250-510-8013
18 Contact her for more information.

Title: Christmas ornaments
grass
Dimensions: Various

Title: Abalone Shell
Medium: Swamp grass and abalone shell
Dimensions: Various

Title: Basket
grass

Okanagan - Les Louis
Title: Kids pow wow drum
Price: Private collection
Description: Pine frame with
rawhide pow wow drum. Drum
sticks are all custom made.

Title: Story Pole
Price: Sold
Medium: Lodgepole pine tree

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: Journey South

Title: Blackfoot
Price: Private collection
Medium: Ceramic

contact: 250-499-0794

painted_eagle@hotmail.com

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Frank and Marlene Marasco - Chipewyan
Title: Dragon Fly
Price: $400
Medium: Silver and Gold
Description: Experimenting with
shape and materials, this piece
pays respect to how amazing
Nature is.

Title: Appliqued Feather Bracelet
Price: $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 copied after appearing in a magazine.

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 Gwasala-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 using 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 ourselves,” said Marlene.
Frank said he is most proud of the national 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.
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Title: Medicine Wheel Ring
Price: $500 - $800
Medium: Gold on gold
Dimensions: 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 represent the four directions.
Title: Waterton Lakes Ring and
Bracelet
Price: Ring $600-$1,000 Bracelet
up to $6,000 dependent on materials etc.
Dimensions: Vary
Description:Frank and Marlene
are able to create custom styles of
this piece. Check the website for
more information.
contact: 604-814-2327
email@bearclaw.bc.ca

www.bearclawjewelry.com

Metis - Channelle Suecroft
Title: Mount Peter
Price: $300
Medium: Charcoal, graphite and
pencil crayon on paper

Title: Lucid Death Dream
Price: $2,000
Dimensions: 23.5” x 37.75”

Title: Rain Shine
Price: $1,200
Medium: Acyrlic on Canvas

Title: Chocolate Cake
Price: $900
Dimensions: 21” x 32 1/2”

contact: 250-372-7624

Channelle Suecroft has had an inclination

to draw since she was a small child. Now, a
Thompson Rivers University fine arts student. 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 expressionist,” 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 different 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 Parish in Whistler to create artworks to honour
Kateri Tekakwitha, an Algonquin and Iroquois woman set to be canonized in October
2012.
“She will be the first female First Nations
csuecr@hotmail.com
woman to be named a Saint.”
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Russell Adolph - St’at’imc
Title: Spirit Bear
Price: $800
Medium: White Italian alabaster
Dimensions: 10”x 7”x5”

Title: Red Cedar Mask
Price: $2,500
Medium: Red cedar, abalone
eyes, horse hair

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 properlu 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 having some in the future

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Title: Owl Mask
Price: $1,200
Medium: Red cedar, abalone
eyes, ermine skin tassels

Title: Untitled
Price: $1,500
Medium: White Italian alabaster,
horse hair

contact: 250-256-4933

rsadolph@telus.net

Metis/Cree - Pat Bruderer
Title: Jingle Dancers
Price: $90, unframed
Medium: Birch bark bitings

Title: Morning Offering
Price: $120, unframed
Description: Water being brought
into the teepee in the morning.

Title: Partners
Price: $150

Title: Four Races
Price: $180
Medium: Birch Bark Bitings
Description: Representing the
four races of people.

contact: halfmoon_woman@yahoo.ca
www.halfmoonstudios.com

Pat Bruderer whose Cree name means Half

Moon, has been creating birch bark bitings
for the past 14 years.
“My interest was sparked from knowing 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.”

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Doris Bamford - Secwepemc
Title: Hair ties
Medium: Buck skin and beading
Dimensions: Approx. 3” across
Description: Hair ties come in
various colours and designs.

Title: Bear Paw Necklace
Description: Bear paws come in
various colours and have mirrors
or stones in the centre.

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 powwow 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 Aboriginal conferences, craft sales and powwows.

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Title: Headbands
Description: Beaded headbands
come in various colours and
styles.

Title: Jingle Dress
Price: Contact artists
Dimensions: Made to order
Description: Contact artist for
more information about regalia

contact: 250-314-9820

Sharon Antoine
Title: Beaded Humming Birds
Medium: Hex beads
Dimensions: Contact artist

Title: Beaded Turtles
Medium: Hex beads

Title: Buckskin Moccasins
Medium: Deer hide

contact: 250-378-5353 or 250-315-5910
lahets@hotmail.com

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 buck skin, 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.”

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Alisa Nielsen - Gitxsan Carrier
Title: Spirit Bird - Bark Plate
Price: $200
Medium: Kiln cast art glass
Dimensions: 9”x6.5”x1/4”
Description: This design is based
on a bird that visits the artist at her
home. Using copper inlays to create her design detail and colours
are created using colours of powdered glass sifted throughout.
Title: Copper Butterfly
Description: From the Fossil Series, this design was inspired by a
photograph of a butterfly the artist
encountered during a journey to
Nisga’a territory.

Alisa Nielsen has always enjoyed art and

design. “When a change in career paths happened, 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 workshops with clay and kiln cast glass mediums, 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 pottery, 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 Association. 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.

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Title: Ode to Bentbox
Price: $525
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 Bowl
Price: $325
Medium: 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 successful and this design was born.
contact: 250-494-0783
alisap@telus.net

www.facebook.com/spiritwolfdesign

Secwepemc - Louise Alphonse
Title: Fancy dancer set
Price: One of a kind item, contact
artist for info on pricing for similar 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 moccasins
Price: Moccasins for babies,
youth an adults are available to
order. Contact artist for information on pricing.
Medium: Deer hide and beads.

Title: Girls fancy dance bead
work
Description: This girls fancy
dance set consists of a barrette,
earrings, headpiece, side hair ties
and choker with droplet.
Title: Bear paw
more information.

Contact info: 250-574-8002
secwepemc_sweetie@hotmail.com

Louise Alphonse is always challenging

herself.
“I took my daughter to a pow-wow in Edmonton 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 community. Through her company, XweXwne
Creations in Kamloops, she creates bead
work, regalia, moccasins and pouches, Louise’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.

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Lee Claremont - Grand River Six Nations
Title: Sisters of the Sun
Description: Brother sun gives us
warmth.

Title: Rhythm of the Woodland
People
Price: $3500
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.

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 Bachelor 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 constant.
“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 “Angel Award,” for having the largest individual contribution in the creative arts in the
Okanagan.
Lee’s greatest accomplishment?
“Recently I had a piece of my art in an exhibition of international artists in New York
City.”
She is also interested in print making and
has a growing interest in learning how to
carve.
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Title: Five Generations
Price: $4,050
Description: Ancestry plays a
large part of who we are. It is
important to honour our ancestors.
The Mohawk people are matrilinear and Lee honours all the grandmothers and future grandmothers.
Title: Fancy Dancer
Price: $3,230
Description: 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 brothers and sisters, lots of drums, lots
of food and a whole lots of FUN.
contact: 250-769-3283

www.leeclaremont.ca

Nelson R. Leon
Title: Cedar Paddles
Price: $20-$200 (higher if art
work is carved.)
Medium: Cedar
Dimensions: 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-$800
Medium: Cedar and hide
Dimensions: Various sizes available
Description: Natural colour
elk hide with two-tone lace and
weaved handle.
Title: Untitled
more information about this piece.

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

contact: 604-793-3674

traditionalservice@gmail.com

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 family,” he said. “It’s like second nature, like
breathing.”
Making drums, paddles and cedar weaving 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 enjoy sings, attends powows and is great with his hands.
Nelson feels that Aboriginal art is important 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.”

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Dora Casper - Secwepemc
Title: Beaded Bracelet
Description: Bracelets come in
various colours and styles.

Title: Beaded Earrings
Description: Earrings come in

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 contrasting 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 photos of her work are just a sample of the wide
variety of creations she makes.

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Title: Beaded Barrettes
Description: Barrettes come in

Title: Beaded Necklace
Description: Necklaces come in
various styles and colours.

contact: 250-376-1736

Cree - Gail Kreiser
Title: Full Rising of Generations
Medium: Ponderosa pine and jade
from Lillooet.
Dimensions: 4”h

Title: Regalia Pouch
Price: $75
Medium: Deer hide, rabbit fur,
beads and shell button.

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 husband 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 humanity. 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: Red Humming Bird
Medium: Ponderosa Pine, paints

Title: Assorted Pine Needle Accessories
Price: Various, contact artist
Medium: Pine needle, beads

contact: 250-256-4991

gftk114@gmail.com

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Vance Theoret - Metis/Mohawk/Innu
Title: “Hey It’s Stormin’ Norman”
Price: $900
Medium: Soapstone
Dimensions: 10”l x 6”h
Description: The body is made
from Brazilian soapstone, B.C.
garnets (eyes) and chlorite (nose.)

Title: Some Kinda Obtuse Moose
Price: $1,500
Medium: Soapstone
Description: The moose is made
of Brazilian soapstone, B.C. garnet (eyes) and red cedar (antlers.)

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 explain,” 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, chlorite 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.

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Title: When The Stars Come Out
Price: $1,000
Medium: Soapstone
Description: The bear is made of
Brazilian soapstone, garnets and
chlorite.

Title: High Plains Drifter
Price: $700
Medium: Soapstone
Description: The bison is made
of Brazilian soapstone and garnet
with horns made of moose antler.

contact: 250-395-5295
info@vancetheoret.com

www.vancetheoret.com

Okanagan - Linda Anderson
Title: Flicker Dance
Price: $3000
Description: Abstract expression
of Northern Flicker Dancing

Title: Wind Dancer
Price: Given as Gift
Description: Swallowtail Butterfly with pictographs in wing
design.

Title: Veteran
Price: Sold for $400
Medium: Acrylic on feather
Dimensions: 11”x14” framed
Description: Close-up of hand
painted feather

Title: Raven Pony
Price: Sold for $400
Medium: Acrylic on feather
Dimensions: 11”x14” framed
Description: Close-up of hand
painted feather

contact: wickett@telus.net
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, canvas and feathers. Painting on feathers is her
specialty.
“I’ve always loved to draw, paint and create 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 pieces 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 Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of
Canada.
Linda’s unique creations are owned by
collector’s throughout Canada, the United
States and overseas.
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Willard Wallace - St’at’imc
Title: Eagle Hair Clip
Price: $30
Medium: Deer hide, beads
Dimensions: Approx 3” x 4”

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

Willard Wallace likes to challenge himself.

After attending pow-wows and being
exposed to Aboriginal culture, his own perspective 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: Lady Bugs
Price: $40
Medium: Buckskin, beads
Description: Hair clip

Title: Bear Claw Necklace
Price: $45
Description: Four corners combined with a bear claw.

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contact: 250-378-6866

warlordantione@hotmail.ca

Ojibway - Dan Daulby
Title: Caribou (red)
Price: $225-$425 (depending on
size ordered.)
Medium: Limited edition digital
print on 100% rag paper
Dimensions: Contact artist for
sizing info.
Description: This image is from
a series of graphic prints of Canadian animals and marine life.
Title: The Hunt
Price: $650
Description: This image is of
a hunting party protected and
guided by the hunting spirit.

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 discipline.
“My ideas come mostly from my imagination. 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 Western 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 accomplishment 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: White Stag
Price: $200-$465 (depending on
size ordered.)
Medium: Limited edition digital
print on 100 per cent rag paper
sizing info.
Description: This image is from
a series of graphic prints of Canadian animals and marine life.
Title: Wind Spirit
Price: $580
Description: This image came to
the artist in a dream

contact: 604-520-0750
ddaulby@gmail.com

www.daulby.com

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Hubert Billy - Nlaka’pamux
Title: Wolf Pack I
Medium: Pencil crayon and ink

Since he was eight years old Hubert Billy

has had an interest in art.
“My first drawing hung on my aunt Bunnie’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 Aboriginal 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 Hubert’s passion and he plans to continue
doings so.
He thanks his family and friends for their
continuing support in his life.

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Title: Untitled
Medium: Pencil

Title: Untitled
Medium: Acrylic

Title: Sitting Bull
Medium: Acrylic

contact: 250-455-2555 or 778-254-0104
hubertbilly25@yahoo.ca

Secwepemc -Travis Saul
Title: Red Cedar Mask
Medium: Cedar and horsehair
Dimensions: 7”h x 5”w

Title: Eagle Jewelry Case
Dimensions: 12”l x 5 .5”w x 6
1/2”h

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.”
.

Title: Medicine Box
Medium: Yellow cedar, paint
sizing info

Title: Raven and Wolf Rattle
Dimensions: Approx 5” long

contact: 250-574-2040

blackwolf.69@hotmail.ca

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Shannon Kilroy - Nlaka’pamux
Contact artist or visit her Facebook page for more information

Contact artist or visit her Facebook page for more information

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
Contact artist or visit her Facenation.Shannon designs traditional and
book page for more information
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 landscape of my home territory,” she said. “I
feel a connection to the flow of life in the
Contact artist or visit her Facebeautiful mountain plateaus.”
book page for more information
Preferring to use natural fabrics to create 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 worktable. 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
work has been featured in national and contact: 250-378-3901
38 international fashion shows.
facebook.com (search Earthline Contemporary Fashions)

Secwepemc - Roxane McCallum
Title: Salmon
Price: $180
Medium: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 2.5”x1.25”
Description: Hand carved on
both sides.

Title: Double Thunderbird
Price: $80 (orders accepted)
Dimensions: 1”x1.5”
Description: Engraved double
thunderbird with a silver bail.

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 myself 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 carving 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, Roxane 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 Mission Info Centre and a carving of a man welcomes guests to a B.C. Hydro building.
Roxane has also taught basic engraving
courses.

Title: Owl
Price $350.00 (orders accepted)
Description: Hand engraved
womens bracelet in silver.

Title : Speaker Mask
Price: $400.00 (orders accepted)
Medium: Red cedar and acrylic
paint, horse hair
Description: Hand carved
speaker mask in red cedar.

contact: info@allcreations.com
604-826-0095

www.allcreations.com

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Hilda Leon - Chehalis
Title: Cedar Hat
Price: $75-$100
Description: Hats come in different sizes.

Title: Cedar Hat
Price: $75-$100
Description: Hats come in different sizes.

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 inspired by the world around her to create.
She believes that Aboriginal artwork is important because of it’s usefulness in contemporary society.

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Title: Cedar Cap
Price: $25

contact: 604-796-8849

Tsawataineuk - Alfred Roberston
Title: Raven Dancer
Price: $2,200
Medium: Cedar
Dimensions: 36”x 10” x 4”

Title: Dzunuk’wa (Wild Woman
Mask)
Price: $1,500
Description: A giant and fearsome figure twice the size of
humans. From Northwest coast
legend, she is a dark and hairy
ogress with supernatural powers.
Title: Raven Mask
Price: $1,250

contact: 250-591-5451
www.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 important because it is instrumental in preserving 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.

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Laudawne Dunn - Nuxalk/Secwepemc
Title: Fire and Water
Price: $80
Dimensions: 5” across
Description: Starting as an ode to
traditional First Nations colour
usage, the artist added blue to
represent “that even fire needs to
be on the cooler and softer side to
exist.”

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 jewelry designer. I have sculptors and carvers in
my family as well.”
Learning how to make dream catchers 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 attention to the detail in her work.
As of June 21, 2012 she will have a kiosk
in the Klahoweya Village in Stanley Park.

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Title: The Neon Dream
Price: $80
Description: This dream catcher
was made after the artist became
more confident in her craft.

Title: Red Earth
Price: $120
Description: This dream catcher
is one of the artist’s favourite to
share and make because the idea
came from out of nowhere and it
turned out beautifully.

Title: Snowflake
Price: $200
Description: The Snowflake
dream
catcher has a real crystal adorning
the middle. It has a beautiful
effect when the sunlight shimmers
through the centre and when it
spins.
contact: 604-336-1429 or 778-384-1429
laudawnedunn@yahoo.ca

Loretta A. Williams
Title: Cedar hat
Dimensions: Various sizes

Title: Cedar corsage
Dimensions: Various sizes and
colours

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 making traditional cedar hats since 2004.”
Using wool, pine needles and beads in her
artwork, Loretta prefers to use cedar because she said it makes her feel grounded.
“Working with cedar is healing for me,”
she said.
Having mentors from Musqueam, Squamish, Haida Gwaii, Heiltsuk and Nuu
Chah Nulth, Loretta feels that her work is a
combination of traditional and contemporary 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 Squamish 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: Bears
Dimensions: Various

Title: Cedar bracelet
Dimensions: various

contact: 604-943-9883

www.facebook.com/tfnedc

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Kim Stewart - Métis
Title: Circle
Price: $200
Medium: Chalk pastel on moose
hide
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.

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 at since she was a small child,
Kim Stewart was originally taught drawing, 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 postcontact: 778-415-2528
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kim.art4life@gmail.com

Title: Holiday
Price: $650
Medium: Digitally woven art
blanket with bead work on surface
Description: Exploring the history of blankets (used as form of
currency which also carried disease,) the piece combines original
family photos and drawing.
Title: Move
Price: $900
Medium: Acrylic on deer hide.
Description: Movements recorded 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: Munificence
Price: $650
(framed in antique frame.)
Description: The Earth shows a
great generosity by providing all
we need, yet many people harvest
without the slightest thanks or
respect.
www.kimstewartonline.ca

Ojibway - Paul Alexandre
Title: Return of Spirit Archer

Title: Spirit Matter

Title: The Five Arrows

Title: Sun Born Icicle

contact: truearrow@shaw.ca

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 painting had an impact.
“It was an exciting moment of wonder
and bliss to realize that I had created something 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 inherent 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
www.artofarrow.com both public and private galleries and can be
viewed on his website.
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Richard Thorne
Title: Wolf and Bear

Title: Humming Bird Pack-Sack

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 specific style.
“Portraits, wildlife, seascapes or landscapes,” 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 completed 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: Eagle Wallet

Title: Wolf Totem Pole
information about this piece.

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contact: 604-873-6417

rhthorne1@hotmail.com

Nlaka’pamux - John Firkins
Title: Spirit Faced Buckle
Medium: Woolly mammoth ivory
and gold.

Title: Earrings and Pendant
Medium: Wolly mammoth ivory
and gold.

Title: Assorted Pendants
Medium: Wolly mammoth ivory,
gold and ammolite.

Title: Bolo Tie
Medium: Woolly mammoth ivory
and ammolite.

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, ammolite 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 important as it’s a way to reach people. Carving is important for its calming qualities.
A major accomplishment in John’s career
as a carver was completing a woolly mammoth 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 encouragement. He said that everyone starts at the
bottom when it comes to carving and you
can only get better with practice.

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

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

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: Choker Necklace with Trading Beads
Price: $50
Description: Necklace with blue,
purple and white wood beads, silver and royal blue trading beads.

Title: Choker Necklace
Price: $50
Description: Yellow, red and burgundy wood beads with silver.

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contact: 250-315-3730

crules@hotmail.ca

Donna Salo
Title: Gloves
Medium: Elk hide and custom
beading.

Title: Mitts
Medium: Elk hide, rabbit fur,
bead work, wool lined.
Description: Mittens also feature
gauntlet design.

Donna Salo has been an artisan for 12

Title: Craddle
Medium: Smoked deer hide, bead
work on cedar board.

Title: Mukluks
Medium: Elk hide, rabbit fur,
mutton cloth, bead work and lined
with wool.

contact: 250-573-7512

jellibeanjones@hotmail.com

years.
“I give great appreciation to my cousin Audrey 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 satisfaction.

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Erin Casper - St’at’imc
Title: Blue Patchwork Quilt
Dimensions: King size bed
Description: Made with assorted
colours of batik fabric.

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 powwow 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 someone 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 encouraged me to start up again. My daughter
loves to dance too.”
Erin’s ideas come to her while she doodles and feels inspired by nature.
“I like water, fire and butterflies for example,” 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.
contact: 250-299-2786
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Title: Girls Tinytot Jingle Dress
Dimensions: Girls size five
Description: 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 Shawl
Dimensions: Women size seven
Description: Purple fancy shawl
with pink trim.

Title: Boys Junior Grass Dance
Regalia
Dimensions: Boys size 12
Description: Set includes pants,
headband, cuff and breach cloths.

erincasper16@hotmail.com

Leona McKay
Title: Ceramic Canister Set
Price: Set of four - $98
Set of three - $75
Cookie Jar - $25
Description: Complete sets are
available in a variety of Aboriginal and animal decals. Contact artist for more detailed information.

Title:Baby Moccasins
Price: $45 custom Orders available
Title:Beaded Medicine Pouch
Price: $20 custom orders available

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

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

contact: 250-256-0255 fax 250-256-0245
redgroundcreations@gmail.com

Leona McKay is a 3rd generation Artisan/

Crafter. Leona’s maternal grandmother &
mother were both very creative. Their patience and teaching methods made learning
fun and interactive.
Her grandmother made beautiful buckskin gloves adorned with exquisite beadwork 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 Creations” is comprised of silk-screening, custom embroidery, regalia making, buckskin,
leather works, ceramics, pottery, T-shirt
transfers, photo mugs, photo buttons, promotional 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.

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Riley Charters
Title: Cloud Teepee
Price: $350

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 drawing kit and received one at the age of 14.
Eventually earning a Fine Arts diploma
from the Kootenay School of Art and credentials in graphic design, Riley creates
diverse forms of art (acrylic and oil paintings, oil pastels, print making, digital photography 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 classical styles and forms of painting, Riley lists
many influences on her work.“My instructors have played role models in my art,” she
said. “Fellow artist Hugo Myny is an inspiration 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.
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Title: Degas Layout
Price: $350

Title: Healing Pools
Price: $600

Title: Spotted Lake
Price: $600

contact: 604-820-4606
quilpesto@hotmail.com
www3.telus.net/public/willlowe/Riley&Bill.htm

Leq’a:mel - Sarah Oliver
Title: Mother of Pearl (Necklace
and Earrings)
Price: $40
Description: Beaded with cutglass beads and use of synthetic
porcupine quills. Matching medallions for necklace and earrings.

Title: Tiger’s Eye Necklace
Price: $35
Description: Double stone pendant with white cut-glass beads
and tiger eye stone beads.

Title: Hummingbird Barrette
Price: $150
Description: Fully beaded with
cut-glass beads and leather backing.

contact: 250-819-4491
singingrain@hotmail.com

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.

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Nicole Ramsay - Ojibwe
Title: Mother Bear Corner Table
Price: $300
Description: Mother bear looking
over her young. Painted on round
corner table.

Title: Four Directions Hope Chest
Description: Hope chest with
eagle and medicine wheel.

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 moving 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: Painted Horse Skull
Price: $450
more information

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

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contact:250-490-4700
nbn69stang@hotmail.com

cell 250-870-2068

Lori Davis
Title: Cream Raven/Dragon Fly
Evening Bag
Price: $150
Dimensions: 8”h x 7”w
Description: 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 Tote
Price: $250
Dimensions: 14”w x 14”h x 5.5”
d
Description: 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 Tote
Price: $250
Dimensions: 14”w x 15”l x 3”d
Description: Haida frog (by
James McGuire) on black wool
with leather strap. Black nylon lining with inner patch pockets.

Title: Haida Woman Shark Tote
Price: $225
Dimensions: 17”w x 12”h x 4.5”d
Description: Cream “Haida
Woman Shark” on dark brown upholstery fabric with 100 per cent
brown leather top 25” strap.

contact: 604-899-0568
www.haidaprincess.multiply.com
haidagypsy@hotmail.com

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 history 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.

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Stephanie Archie-Abraham
Title: Pow-wow Regalia
more information about their
work.

Title: Earrings
Description: Colours and designs
vary.

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 Stephanie. “I always wanted to create traditional
pieces that others can wear without it costing 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 effects on the mind, body and soul.
Using a variety of materials like beads,
canvas, buckskin, needles, thread and various 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.

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Title: Pow-wow Regalia
more information about their
work.

Title: Earrings
vary.

contact: 250-378-9045

stephaniearchie@hotmail.com

Ojibway - Mark Jacobson
Title: Activity
Price: $450
Description: The painting represents unity through Mother Nature. All life is inter-connected and
the birds represent the power of
flight and harmony.
Title: The Teaching
Price: $450
Description: The celebration
of the sacred teachings between
mothers and their children.

Title: Wolf Clan Teaching
Price: $650
Description: The power of the
wolf clan and the inner freedom of
living in harmony with the community as being represented by
the eagle within the wolf.

Title: Untitled Bird
Price: $600
Description: The grace of flight.

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 Ojibway, 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 ‘catalogue 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.

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Amelia Washington
Title: Star Quilt
vary.

Title: Wing Dress
Description: Colours vary

“It is important to let people know we are

talented, gifted and beautiful people,” said
Amelia Washington.
As an artisan based out of Merritt, Amelia 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 Community 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.

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Title: Traditional Cradle Board

Title: Star Quilt
vary.

contact: 250-378-4553

shpshy@hotmail.com

Secwepemc - Harold Thomas
Title: Birch Basket
Medium: Birch, cedar root and
saskatoon branch.
Dimensions: Approx 5”x4”x6”

Title: Birch Basket
Saskatoon branch.
Dimensions: Approx 4”x3”x5”

Title: Pen Holder
saskatoon branch.
Dimensions: Approx. 3” Across x
5” Deep

Title: Assorted Baskets
Price: Varies
saskatoon branch.
Dimensions: Varies

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 Saskatoon 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 importance 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.

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Mark MiLan - Métis
Title: MiLan Metis Sun Bag
Price: See bottom of page
Medium: 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.

Mark MiLan is on a mission. Seeing a void

Title: MiLan Metis Arrow Sash
Price: See bottom of page
Medium: Sash created on 74”
hand loom. 50% acrylic 50%
polyester
Dimensions: 6’x10’ long tassel to
tassel
Description: Honours Metis history

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 CanaTitle: Mark MiLan assemblage art
dian Métis sash into fashions which reflect
general attributes of our culture.”
Medium: shells, granite, water
Aside from creating beautiful works out
pump, concrete, fire, water, oil
of Métis sash, Mark also has a large collecpaint, human hair, animal parts,
tion of assemblage art (2D and 3D art that is
driftwood, construction framing
created using found or recycled objects.)
wood, metal wheels, Métis ar“I have 16 assemblage artworks that berow sash from the loom, and also
gan their journey eight years ago. Mediums
finger weave Métis sash.
carved by nature and harvested along the
shores of Stanley Park or in the mountains
alongside the Sea to Sky highway.”
Title: TWO – Honors Reflections
Mark has invested 10,000 hours into his
assemblage artwork and they are a sight to
Medium: naturally crushed
be seen. Mark said he felt Aboriginal artshells, mirror, finger weave sash
work is important because it not only allows
ends, concrete
Aboriginals to empower themselves and live
a better life, but also to build connections
Description: Once all the 8
between different cultures.
candles are lit with the 16 fires
Mark would like to honour his father for
reflecting you can see yourself in
his long term support and commitment to
the evening like never before.
his artwork creation.
To learn more about Mark’s artistic journey and his company MiLan Art LTD, visit contact: info@milanart.ca
www.milanart.ca
60 his web site.
purchase info: www.etsy.com/shop/canadianmetis

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