Visions of Our Ancestors Shawl - Teal - by Leila Stogan

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

Leila Stogan is a celebrated Coast Salish, Musqueam artist, renowned as a master Salish weaver. In 1984, she became part of a significant movement to revitalize the almost lost art of traditional Musqueam weaving.

Her work is deeply rooted in ancestral traditions and reflects a strong connection to nature, with Stogan stating, "Our stories and traditions are woven into our textiles. These woven designs reflect our ancestral traditions and our connection to nature."

Leila Stogan's weavings are showcased in prominent institutions, including the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, and are featured in the book Hands of Our Ancestors: The Revival of Salish Weaving at Musqueam. She has also collaborated with Native Northwest, transforming her original hand sketches from the 1980s into blankets, scarves, and bags, sharing her designs like "Visions of Our Ancestors" and "Spirit of the Sky." She primarily weaves for cultural reasons, ensuring these traditions are preserved for future generations.