Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry: The Art, The Artists, The History

Alexander Dawkins is a co-owner of Lattimer Gallery, which specializes in contemporary Northwest Coast art and promotes the work of emerging artists. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History with a focus on Indigenous art; a master’s degree in Art History; and a master’s degree in Library and Archival Science.

Corrine Hunt has been designing jewelry since 1985. In 2010, she co-designed the medals for the Olympic Winter Games. In 2011, she won the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for her artistic contributions and for serving as a role model to Indigenous youth. A member of the Raven Gwa’wina clan from Ts’akis, Vancouver Island, she now lives in Vancouver, BC.