Salish Woolly Dog Plush

Salish Woolly Dog PlushThis cuddly Salish Woolly Dog Plush was designed by renowned Musqueam weaver and knowledge keeper Debra Sparrow. For thousands of years, the Coast Salish woolly dog was a sacred companion of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Bred for their fleece, their wool like fur was used to weave robes, blankets and regalia that told stories of connection and survival. Contains polyester fibers 36. 5cm x 14cm x 31. 5cm Artist paid royalties Debra Sparrow was

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and the impacts those interventions had on Indigenous families and communities

This hammered silver cuff bracelet by Nuxalk/Nuu-chah-nulth artist

His work is heavily inspired by the Indigenous rock art sites he visits in North America

Phyllis has inspired thousands and thousands of people to honour residential school survivors and their families and share the call on September 30th of each year that “EVERY CHILD MATTERS

He also acts as a teacher and guide to young artists who would like to learn about their heritage and the art of carving in precious metals

custom furnishings in stainless steel and reclaimed wood

professor of art history and director emeritus of the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at the University of British Columbia

plus archival images

Use of Colour: This bracelet cuff features white and black beading

and was a finalist for Best in Adult Nonfiction

Scott Steedman is a writer