Artists
Their amazing work, including weaving & carving, is featured here
Meet our talented artists:
Shy Watters, Jessica Silvey, ch’elkwilwet Raquel Joe,kwayimin Andy Johnson, tetalus Audrey Joe Santiago, xets’emits’a Candace Campo,Shain Jackson and Ɂantuni Tony Paul.
ch’elkwilwet Raquel Joe
ch’elkwilw has been weaving for 10 years. Her Ɂalish kwayimin taught her how to weave the basic tunic which she
Shy Watters
Her intricate and beautiful designs integrate the unique patterns of her rich cultural background into her work. Her preferred medium
Shain Niniwum Selápem Jackson
He is a lawyer who has represented the interests of Indigenous communities and organizations throughout British Columbia in relation to
Jessica Silvey
Jessica Silvey has been weaving with wool and cedar for over thirty years, and participating in public exhibitions since 2004.
Ɂantuni Tony Paul
A descendent of master carver and canoe builder Anthony Hurst, Tony was deeply recognized by his community for his talents
ti’talus Audrey Joe Santiago
ti’talus Audrey Joe Santiago is an Elder from shishalh Nation Ɂala ts’unay, Ɂala sxixus, born in kalpalin. She has been
xets’emits’a Candace Campo
The Owner/Operator of Talaysay Tours, Candace Campo is the shishalh artist who designed the beautifully inclusive syiyaya logo.
kwayimin Andy Johnson
Andy was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast. He was with his grandmother Cecil August a lot growing up,
