Design by Gitxsan artist Michelle Stoney.
The artwork was originally created by Stoney to honour the memory of her late grandmother. However, its purpose expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a gesture of community support, Stoney released 'Healing Feather' (along with many other designs) as a free colouring sheet. She intended for it to be a meditative and healing activity for people isolated at home, specifically dedicating the design as a tribute to frontline workers.
This reusable shopping bag is made of 100% recycled polyester and has a large capacity of 40 x 50 cm and can hold up to 15 lbs. The handles measure 18 cm in height.
Stored conveniently in a matching pouch measuring 12 x 15 cm.
Designed and printed in Canada.
Royalty is paid for each product sold.
Healing Feather Eco Reusable Shopping Bag by Michelle Stoney
Oscardo is a leading souvenir and gift supplier featuring some of Canada’s most iconic Indigenous artwork. Since 1997, Oscardo has been an industry leader, paying royalties to 24 artists for every product sold and consulting the artists during development to ensure a beautiful product that fairly represents and promotes their artwork. Known for carrying quality items featuring top designs, Oscardo’s products are found in Indigenous-owned stores and wholesalers, boutiques, museums, public and private art galleries, National Parks and government organizations in every province across the country.
Indigenous Ownership: Oscardo is part of the Arctic Beverages family. Arctic Beverages is owned by Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corp and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation, collectively representing 13 First Nations and four northern communities.
Michelle Stoney was raised in the Gitxsan territory, in the house of Delgamuukw. Michelle is an acrylic painter, jeweller, sculptor and muralist. Michelle completed her Bachelor of fine arts degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2012 and Graduated from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at NEC in 2018.
In 2019 Michelle received a BC achievement award (Fulmer award) known as the Crabtree McLennan Emerging artist award. Michelle is currently living in her home community of Gitanmaax , following in her late grandfathers (Victor Mowatt) footsteps teaching art to the local communities.
"I love incorporating my community and nature in all the work I create. I have also created my own personal style over the years which comes from the traditional northwest coast formline but is not traditional. I enjoy making works of art that represents my culture and community."