Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands First Nations

RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs), Susan Smitten, Victoria

RAVEN Trust - non-profit charitable helping First Nations to protect traditional lands and resources as well as addressing critical environmental issues like global warming and water.

Victoria, V8W 1C4, 2nd floor, 844 Courtney Street
Ph. 250-383-2331

(Business & Services Organizations, Environmental Organization | Education | First Nations)

Suzan Kostiuck, Cowichan Valley

First Nations Artist

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Drawing, Oil painting, Photography | First Nations)

Harold Alfred, Victoria

Kwakwaka'wakw artist Harold Alfred, Artworks include Wedding bands, Stained Glass, Totem poles, jewelery and carvings.

Victoria, v8R 4G5, 2560 Shakespeare Street
Ph. 250.721.5788

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery, Silversmith, Stained Glass, Wood carving/turning | First Nations)

Coast Salish Journey, Herb Rice, Cowichan Bay

First Nation Master Carver, Herb Rice, carves beautiful solid wood custom made doors, totems, masks, talking sticks, walking sticks, panels and plaques.

Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N1, 4705 TransCanada Highway
Ph. 250-701-3086

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)

big dog medicine art, City of Victoria

custom leather work, drum & rattle making

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Instruments making/repair, Leatherworking | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)

Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre, Duncan

The Centre offers all guests an authentic First Nations Experience

Duncan, V9L 6P4, 200 Cowichan Way
Ph. 1.877.746.8119 or 250.746.8119

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation | First Nations | Performing Arts, Dance, Musical/Musical Theatre | Theatres)

Kelly-Dawn Dabous, City of Victoria

Kelly-Dawn Dabous is an emerging young artist. Who has an eclectic ability with direct movement of strong lines. Often her subjects are birds in flight with a stylistic decorative to them.

Victoria, V8W 1L6, 725 Yates Street
Ph. 250-508-8289

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Drawing, Folk Art, Pastel painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sketching | First Nations | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities)

Northwest Coast Kwakitul Carvings, Nanaimo

Jackson Robertson was born in the Kwakwaka'wakw village of Kingcome Inlet in 1956. Jackson has been carving small and large plaques, talking sticks, paddles, bowls and rattles for over 40 years.

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Silversmith, Wood carving/turning | First Nations)

Gordon Dick, Port Alberni

First Nations Nuu-chah-nulth Artist Custom Jewellery & Wood

Port Alberni, V9Y 8Y4, 7133A Pacific Rim Highway
Ph. 1-888-324-8745 or 250-723-3425

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Drawing, Goldsmith, Jewellery, Metal art, Mixed Media, Silversmith, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)

Kwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery, Calvin Hunt, Port Hardy

Kwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery

Port Hardy, V0N 2P0, 114 Copper Way, P.O. Box 755
Ph. (250) 949-8491 or (250) 949-8491

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Art cards, Art prints, Candle making, Ceramics, Clothing designer, Jewellery, Pottery, Sculpting, Soapmaking, Stone carving, Traditional boat building, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery)

ANTLER ART, Qualicum Beach

Bruce Bird is a self taught Metis antler carver who lives in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Bruce carves unique antler sculptures and drum beaters.

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Bone Carving, Instruments making/repair, Sculpting | First Nations)

Tidal Pools Studio, Cathay Edwards, Saanich

Cathay uses brilliant acrylic colours on canvas to portray a unique impressionist interpretation of the beauty of BC's Vancouver Island and her first nation’s heritage.

Victoria, V8N 3H5, 4456 Majestic Drive
Ph. 250-721-3609

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints | First Nations)

Arctic Artists Gallery, Fred Iyak Trimble, Nanaimo

Arctic Artists Gallery

Nanaimo, V9X 1E5, 980 Nanaimo River Road
Ph. (250) 591-7885

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Bone Carving, Oil painting, Sculpting, Stone carving, Wood carving/turning | First Nations)

Gerart Jewellery, Port Alberni

Semi-precious One of a Kind Jewellery Custom Made

Port Alberni, V9Y 8Y4, 7133A Pacific Rim Highway
Ph. 1-888-324-8745 or 250-723-3425

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Beading, Jewellery | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)

Erich Glendale, Port Alberni

Erich Glendale native artist

Port Alberni, V9Y 8X8, 6221 ekooth rd,
Ph. 250-723-8841

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery, Sculpting | First Nations)

Seams of Cape Mudge, Suzanne Chickite, Quadra Island

Custom Embroidery and Sales-------Embroidered art design by local First Nations artists Also other local arts and crafts and my own line of fashion wear.

Quathiaski Cove, V0P1N0, Box 276-Quadra Island, 54 WeWay Rd-Cape Mudge Village
Ph. 250-287-1871

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Clothing designer, Needle crafts, Sewing | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)

Darlene Gait, Shawnigan Lake

Paintings and Poetry by First Nation's artist Darlene Gait. She is recognized internationally, her art is exhibited and held in private and public collections and her limited edition Giclees and prints are sold in galleries worldwide.

Shawnigan Lake, V0R2W0, P.O. Box 40
Ph. 1 800 519 1222 or 250 743 1222

(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Literary Arts)

First Nations in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands

Seams of Cape Mudge, Suzanne Chickite, Quadra Island

Darlene Gait, Shawnigan Lake