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This is a rare opportunity to learn traditional Salish weaving directly from Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard (Buddy) Joseph. They were recently featured at the opening of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and are artists in residency at the Blue Cabin.
No prior weaving experience is needed. This intensive workshop is 12 hours of instruction over two days. With all supplies provided, participants will be guided through each step of the process to create a woven bag using Salish weaving techniques.
Don’t miss this unique experience at the Museum of Vancouver—secure your spot today!
Date: January 25-26, 2025
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm each day
Tickets:
$360 General Admission
$355 MOV Members, Students, Seniors
$350 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
You can weave a bag like this one!
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About the Artists:
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, and also co-organized the First Canada Northwest Coast Weavers Gathering with other Squamish Nation Weavers.