The Light Keeper 3D Lenticular Bookmark by Adam Lewis

NATIVE NORTHWEST ART BY INDIGENOUS ARTISTS

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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

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• Artist names are acknowledged on all product packaging

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• Artists are paid in fees and royalties

Adam Lewis is a Kwakwaka'wakw artist from the Ligwilda’xw First Nation in Campbell River, BC. Inspired by a family of celebrated carvers, he began practicing his craft at a young age, focusing on traditional formline and wood carving. His work is characterized by a deep respect for ancestral stories and the natural world, often featuring iconic West Coast imagery such as the Eagle and Raven. Adam’s art serves as a bridge between generations, preserving the vibrant cultural heritage of the Kwakwaka'wakw people through functional and ceremonial pieces.