Learn traditional Salish weaving directly from Chepximiya Siyam Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard (Buddy) Joseph of L’hen Awtxw Weaving House.
They were recently featured at the opening of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week and were artists in residency at the Blue Cabin.
No prior weaving experience is needed. In this introductory level workshop, you will weave a wool pendant using two strand twining. Chepximiya and Skwetsimeltxw will also give a cultural presentation to participants as part of this afternoon of learning.
Don’t miss this unique experience at the Museum of Vancouver—secure your spot today!
Date: March 9, 2025
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
Tickets:
$140 General Admission
$130 Students/Seniors/Members
$125 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Events & Programs.
You can weave a pendant like this one!
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 Janice’s 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.