Squamish weavers Willard "Buddy" Joseph and Chief Janice George have been pivotal in the revival of traditional Coast Salish weaving through their teachings. They've just become the artists-in-residence at the Blue Cabin, which has recently relocated to the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s Heritage Harbour Dock.
Janice and Buddy will share insights on their work and explore the cultural significance of their weaving practice in an engaging discussion on Saturday, November 2nd at the Museum of Vancouver.
Attendees will gain a richer understanding of how their art fosters cultural preservation and strengthens connections within the community.
This artist talk is a partnership between the Blue Cabin, the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the Museum of Vancouver.
The event is free, registration is required. Space is limited. RSVP now!
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver
Tickets: Free, but registration is required.
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About the artist:
Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and her husband, Skwetsimeltxw Willard (Buddy) Joseph have reclaimed the Salish weaving tradition and taught others throughout the Salish speaking territory and beyond. Their work began in Squamish Territory, weaving the technical, spiritual and generational teachings together. Janice and Buddy integrate the Squamish teachings from their late Grandmother Kwitelut-t Lena Jacobs—an elder and knowledge keeper who was directly connected to pre-contact times, as well as those of other Squamish ancestors. Chief Janice George and Buddy Joseph along with Leslie Tepper, co-authored the 2017 book, Salish Blankets: Robes of Protection and Transformation, Symbols of Wealth. Janice is a hereditary chief, trained museum curator and educator. Janice also co-organized the First Canada Northwest Coast Weavers Gathering, with other Squamish Nation Weavers.