Crafts
Carrying on the Tradition • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
Influenced and influential, April Churchill and Gladys Vandal stand out as highly gifted and talented Haida artists, both of whom have worked to preserve the Haida weaving tradition.
Cedar Bark Weaver: Victoria Moody • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
A weaver from Skidegate, British Columbia, Vicki Moody uses cedar bark in the creation of a new style of art that brings together bold designs with her political views.
Gwishalaayt ⎯ the spirit wraps around you
Gwishalaayt, which in the Tsimshian language means The Spirit Wraps Around You, follows the work of Northwest coast weavers and presents their woven regalia in cultural context at potlatches and other ceremonies.
A Look at the Life of Morgan Green
This dynamic portrait, by Kelvin Redvers, follows artist Morgan Green through a typical day. She is a Tsimshian carver and fashion designer who is passionate about her work and the importance of art in today's society.
NaXine Weaver • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 2)
Profile of Evelyn Vanderhoop, a Haida artitst that weaves the NaXine robe or Chilkat blanket.
Painting with Fire
British Columbia potter Cris Giuffrida is featured in this documentary which chronicles the unique and mesmerizing ritual of the semi-annual firing of the "Anagama," a Japanese wood-fired kiln.
Spruce Root Weaver: Isabel Rorick • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
A weaver from Masset, British Columbia, Isabel Rorick uses spruce roots and makes some of the most intricate and beautiful hats and baskets in the Pacific Northwest.
Sum of its pArts
Nancy Edell “corrupted” the traditional craft of rug hooking with her own unique brand of kinky humour. Her family now grapples with the question of what do to with her legacy.
