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 loved it as soon as she touched the wool and has been weaving ever since.

Shy Watters

Her intricate and beautiful designs integrate the unique patterns of her rich cultural background into her work. Her preferred medium is cedar. Shy has woven with both red and yellow cedar for over 19 years, and continues to explore her art with tenacity and passion.

Shain Niniwum Selápem Jackson

He is a lawyer who has represented the interests of Indigenous communities and organizations throughout British Columbia in relation to a broad array of issues.

Jessica Silvey

Jessica Silvey has been weaving with wool and cedar for over thirty years, and participating in public exhibitions since 2004. H

Ɂantuni Tony Paul

A descendent of master carver and canoe builder Anthony Hurst, Tony was deeply recognized by his community for his talents and position as an artist. In following his passion, Tony pursued an apprenticeship with renowned artist, the late Richard Krentz, where Tony honed his talents in designing and carving totems.

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 weaving for approximately the last fifteen years, and also makes baskets and regalia. She is also active in supporting the shashishalhem language and culture classes in SD46.

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, and this is where he learned a lot of the shashishalhem history and culture.