Humpback Whale Coin Purse by Gordon White

NATIVE NORTHWEST ART BY INDIGENOUS ARTISTS

Statement of Respect and Authenticity

We believe that Indigenous artists should be treated fairly and with respect. Authenticity of art, design, and culture is the foundation of our mission of building everyday connection to Indigenous cultures.

Native Northwest products are guided by the following five principles:

• 100% of the art featured on every Native Northwest product is designed by Indigenous artists

• All artists have provided consent and contractual permission for their art to be featured on Native Northwest products

• Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging

• Cultural traditions are honoured by acknowledging cultural affiliation on product packaging

• Artists are paid in fees and royalties

Gordon White has been working as an artist since he graduated from high school in 2002. He has a passion for Haida formline and design. This interest in design has led to his creation of murals and logos in the past, and he is eager to apply his creativity to silver and gold. In 2009, Gordon graduated from Vancouver's Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program under established Kwakwaka'wakw/Haida artist Dan Wallace.

“Our art is central to our culture and speaks to who we are as a people. Sharing our art offers insights into our connections with the natural world.”

Gordon White as artist is not active on social media and does not have his own personal website.