Photo courtesy of the artists.

Residency: October 7 – November 17, 2024

Chief Janice George/Chepximiya Siyam’ graduated from Capilano University, North Vancouver BC, and the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM, USA.   She feels her education at these schools helped her excel as a teacher, adding to her most important traditional teachings. She is a hereditary chief, trained museum curator and educator. George also co-organized the 1st Canada Northwest Coast Weavers Gathering, with other Squamish Nation Weavers.  George and Joseph are from prominent Squamish families and have numerous ceremonial and cultural responsibilities in their community. Buddy Joseph/Skwetsimeltxw is the former director of the Squamish Housing and Capital Projects and currently consults on capital projects for First Nations communities.

About the residency

During this residency Chief Janice George/Chepximiya Siyam’ and Buddy Joseph/Skwetsimeltxw teach a series of intensive workshops involving a group of intermediate weavers in learning the techniques of Coast Salish weaving practice. The Blue Cabin is grateful for the assistance of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the Museum of Vancouver in making the workshop programming possible, and for the generous support of Onni Group.

Residency programs:

Artists Talk at Museum of Vancouver
November 2, 2024

Open House with Vancouver Maritime Museum

November 16, 2024, 11am – 3pm