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techrish · 7 months
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Best Heli Skiing in British Columbia - Northern Escape Heli Skiing
When you think of the ultimate skiing experience, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's the thrill of untouched powder, breathtaking mountain vistas, and the freedom to carve your own path through nature's wonderland. If that's what you seek, then heli skiing in British Columbia, specifically with Northern Escape Heli Skiing, is your dream come true.
Northern Escape Heli Skiing: A Legacy of Adventure
Founded in 2004 by a group of passionate skiers, Northern Escape Heli Skiing has elevated the heli skiing adventure to unparalleled heights. The founders, John, Benny, Teddy, and Dave, are not just enthusiasts; they live and breathe the mountains. When you join them in the helicopter, you'll quickly realize that their love for skiing and nature is infectious.
With roots dating back to the 1980s, Northern Escape Heli Skiing has perfected the art of heli skiing. Gone are the days of long skinny skis, replaced by specialized gear designed for deep powder. It's a far cry from the bygone era of logging camps and rudimentary equipment.
Heli Skiing: The Birthplace
British Columbia, Canada, is the birthplace of heli skiing, and it remains the epicenter of the sport today. This is where Hans Gmoser, often credited as the father of heli skiing, pioneered the use of helicopters to access remote slopes in the Bugaboo Mountains. His vision and innovation transformed skiing into a thrilling adventure that beckons adventurers from around the world.
Experience Heli Boarding Like Never Before
Heli boarding, an offshoot of skiing, has its own unique charm. Imagine using a helicopter to access vast, untouched areas of deep powder – it's the pinnacle of snowboarding experiences. The popularity of heli boarding soared in the 1990s, with unforgettable descents and breathtaking feats showcased in snowboarding films.
Choose British Columbia for Your Heli Boarding Adventure
With over 30 operators to choose from, British Columbia is the undisputed hub of heli boarding in North America. Northern Escape Heli Skiing offers an array of terrain choices, from natural halfpipes and steep chutes to open areas in the Skeena and Kitimat Ranges near Terrace, BC, Canada.
Every day spent with Northern Escape promises 8 to 12 exhilarating heli boarding runs. Small groups of 4 to 6 riders share a helicopter, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience. After a day of epic riding, you'll return to remote mountain lodges with all the amenities you could desire, including hot tubs, saunas, après-ski parties, and fine dining.
Embrace the Pinnacle of Snowboarding
Heli boarding in British Columbia is more than an adventure; it's a journey into the heart of pristine nature. It's the pursuit of untouched powder, breathtaking landscapes, and the freedom to create your own story.
For the best heli skiing in British Columbia, look no further than Northern Escape Heli Skiing. Make your booking today, and experience the pinnacle of snowboarding and riding.
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sanjosenewshq · 2 years
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Telus community outage impacting cellular residence companies in B.C.
Vancouver-based nationwide telecom Telus has been coping with outages in B.C. and Alberta in a single day. Per a tweet from the corporate shortly after 7pm PT/10pm ET on October 18th, a community outage impacted residence and wi-fi companies in Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert, B.C. Nonetheless, the corporate’s community standing web page highlights extra areas in B.C., together with Hazelton, Kitseguecla, Kitwanga, and Kitwancool. The outage was attributable to a motorcar accident, which broken a cable. [Community Update] Please be suggested we’re conscious of a community outage impacting residence and wi-fi companies within the areas of Terrace, Kitimat, and Prince Rupert BC. (1/2) — TELUS Assist (@TELUSsupport) October 19, 2022 Telus’ final standing replace got here at 9am on the nineteenth, noting that “Service restoration efforts proceed” and the corporate estimates it’s going to have issues again on-line by “late morning.” In whole, impacted companies embrace cellular (textual content, voice, and knowledge), OptikTV, PIK TV, residence cellphone, and web. Past B.C., a number of areas round Edmonton, Alberta, are experiencing residence cellphone disruptions unrelated to the above outage. Vegreville, Jarvie, Mundare, St. Albert, and Clive, Alberta, are all listed as having residence cellphone disruptions, with some areas having points for a number of days. Telus technicians are investigating, and the standing web site notes the corporate suspects the disruption was attributable to a {hardware} subject. You may view the continuing outages right here, or comply with Telus’ standing account on Twitter for updates. Supply: @Telus Originally published at San Jose News HQ
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damanbeatty · 3 years
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Nisga’a of the Nass
Original Post Date July 30, 2021
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In 2006 I lived in northern Kitimat, BC. My dog, Murphy and I drove up to explore the unique lava beds in the raw wilderness of Nisga’a territory roughly an hour north of Terrace, BC. To First Nations people, the park is known as Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a. The park is also known as Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park.
It’s hard to imagine it happening, but around the year 1750 – decades before Europeans came sailing up this way – a volcano erupted here spewing lava and killing over 2,000 Nisga’a people, destroying everything in its path and sparking devastating forest fires.
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Murphy explores the lava beds at Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park
The vast lava beds remain today as a memorial to the lives lost. Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park is a popular destination with a 16-site campground and a Visitors Centre displaying Nisga’a artifacts throughout July and August. There are guided tours of the lava beds, sport fishing, backcountry excursions, local accommodations, and majestic pts’aan (totem poles).
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Daman Beatty and his little dog Murphy set off from Kitimat, BC in an old Mazda MX3 Precidia to visit the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park (July 2006)
It is the first park in BC jointly managed between BC Parks and the Nisga’a Tribal Council. It boasts waterfalls, pools, cinder cones, tree moulds, lava tubes, spatter cones, a lava-dammed lake, caves and other features created by lava flows.
BC Parks’ website says this park offers “a chance to explore many unique and interesting features of a volcanic landscape and to learn about the culture and legends of the Nisga’a people.” This was so very true for us that day after we picked up Kenny Robinson, a Nisga’a man hitchhiking home from Terrace.
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The guide, Kenny Robinson
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Totem pole and long house in n the village of Gingolx, British Columbia
In exchange for a ride, he offered a guided tour of the lava beds and some Nisga’a villages along the way, including the home of a 400-foot suspension bridge: Gitwinksihlkw (Place of the Lizards) where according to oral tradition, large lizards lived there before the eruption.
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I also received a warm welcome in the breathtaking village of Gingolx with spectacular views of the ocean and soaring eagles. The locals invited me into their long house to draw door prizes for a gathering and showed me how to prepare smoked salmon.
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Smoked salmon hanging in a Nisga’a village of Gingolx, British Columbia
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Hanging salmon in the village of Gingolx, British Columbia
Using the clunky old cassette-loaded camcorder I had back then, I filmed the day’s events, including a terrifying encounter with an aggressive mother grizzly and cubs. Watch the video below!
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Bart Rygal - Mortgage Broker | Verico Xeva Mortgage 4665 Lazelle Ave #200, Terrace, BC V8G 1S8 Phone: (250) 631-2087
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stevemaclellan · 4 years
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"There's certain things that they offer that we just can't compete with," he said, noting that LNG is offering accommodation and food to employees, along with a pay increase.
"We can't do what they're doing with the pay scale at this stage."
It's not just retention of staff that's causing problems for PET —  rising housing prices and housing scarcity in the town is making it difficult for the transit operator to recruit new drivers from outside of Kitimat.  
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lychens · 3 years
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Aluminum City Lodge Ltd., Kitimat, BC
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mia-samaaa · 5 years
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Day 11: Snow Photo ref was taken from my room’s window Dec 8 last year— my first time seeing snow! I think I stood there for a while trying to absorb the sight. Winter has its charms but it makes me pensive and broody. Not sure if I’m looking forward to it. #inktober2019#inktober#inktoberday11#snow#kitimat#bc#canada#watercolor#day11 (at Kitimat, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mBAHPAVDd/?igshid=13zihbkqlg9oi
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missingincanada · 5 years
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Missing Man: Romain Quénéhen(Alaska/British Columbia)
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A 26 year old Belgian man, Romain Quénéhen has been missing since August 26, 2019 in British Columbia or Alaska. Romain is an experiences hiker and has completed other expeditions. His kayak and clothing have been located in the Nass River, but there has been no sign of Romain. Police officers who were called to investigate, found his rental vehicle, a white GMC truck (pictured below).
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rabbitcruiser · 5 months
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Clouds (No. 1119)
Glacier Highway, BC
Mehan Lake, BC (nine pics)
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techrish · 7 months
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The Thrills of Heli Boarding in BC: A Snowboarder's Paradise
Are you tired of the same old snowboarding routine at your local resort? Do you dream of carving down untouched slopes, surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes? If so, it's time to take your snowboarding experience to new heights – literally. Welcome to the world of heli boarding in British Columbia, Canada, where adventure knows no bounds.
What Is Heli Boarding?
Heli boarding, short for helicopter snowboarding, is the pinnacle of snowboarding experiences. It's a far cry from the traditional ski resorts and groomed runs. Here, you trade chairlifts for helicopters, and the possibilities are boundless.
The concept is simple yet exhilarating: a helicopter transports you and your board to remote, untouched backcountry terrain, far from the crowds. Imagine carving down vast expanses of pristine, powdery snow, with no tracks in sight. It's an experience that every snowboarder dreams of.
BC: The Birthplace of Heli Boarding
While heli boarding has gained worldwide popularity, it has deep roots in British Columbia, Canada. This province is not only renowned for its stunning mountain ranges but also its role as the birthplace of heli skiing and snowboarding.
The heli boarding adventure traces back to the 1960s when Austrian guide Hans Gmoser experimented with using helicopters to access remote slopes in the Bugaboo Mountains. Today, BC continues to be the epicenter of this thrilling sport, offering some of the world's most pristine and challenging terrains for snowboarders.
Unmatched Terrain Choices
What sets heli boarding in BC apart is the incredible diversity of terrain. From natural halfpipes and steep chutes to wide-open spaces, there's something for snowboarders of all skill levels. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie seeking thrilling descents or a backcountry enthusiast looking for a peaceful ride, BC has it all.
The Skeena and Kitimat Ranges near Terrace, BC, are particularly famous for their diverse terrain, offering both advanced and open areas for heli boarding adventures. It's a playground for snowboarders where you can enjoy a mix of heart-pounding descents and leisurely rides.
The Ultimate Snowboarding Experience
Picture this: You're aboard a helicopter, soaring above rugged mountains, and then you touch down on a pristine, untouched slope. It's just you, your board, and the vast expanse of fresh powder. You carve through the snow, leaving your mark on nature's canvas.
A typical day of heli boarding with Northern Escape Heli Skiing includes 8 to 12 incredible runs. Afterward, you retreat to remote mountain lodges with all the amenities, including hot tubs, saunas, and fine dining, to rejuvenate and relive your adventures with fellow snowboarders.
Ready to Soar?
If the idea of heli boarding in Canada BC has ignited your passion for adventure, don't hesitate to get in touch with Northern Escape Heli Skiing. Their team of professionals will guide you through unforgettable snowboarding experiences, ensuring your safety and satisfaction every step of the way.
It's time to elevate your snowboarding game and explore the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia. Make your dream of heli boarding a reality, and you'll soon discover why it's the ultimate snowboarder's paradise.
For more information about heli boarding in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada, call Northern Escape Heli Skiing at 1-866-619-3184 or visit their website at neheliskiing.com.
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The B.C. RCMP has issued a lengthy statement taking exception to a controversial December 20 article in the Guardian.
Among other things, the Mounties have accused the U.K.-based media outlet of damaging relationships with its stakeholders—including hereditary chiefs—that have been years in the making.
This came after the Guardian posted an article with the following headline: "Exclusive: Canada police prepared to shoot Indigenous activists, documents show".
This was in connection with heavily armed Mounties taking down an Indigenous blockade on January 7 in the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en people. The RCMP described the article as "inflammatory".
Fourteen people were arrested at the time for violating a B.C. Supreme Court injunction obtained by a subsidiary of TC Energy. It's building a pipeline to bring fracked natural gas to the LNG Canada plant near Kitimat.
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straydog733 · 3 years
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Reading Resolution: “Son of a Trickster” by Eden Robinson
1. A book written in North America: Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
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Sometimes in a book you can feel two genres at war with each other. If balanced well, these genres could coalesce into something great, but if thrown off, they work against each other. Son of a Trickster, Eden Robinson’s 2017 novel and the start of the Trickster trilogy, reads a bit like a slice-of-life novel that feels required to be a fantasy novel. Or a fantasy novel that devotes too much of its page space to slice-of-life. I am a fan of combining the mundane with the fantastical, but it is a delicate balancing act, one that Son of a Trickster doesn’t completely pull off. The individual parts are each compelling in their own way, but they haven’t quite gelled together.
Son of a Trickster follows Jared, a sixteen year old Native boy growing up in Kitimat, British Columbia, who navigates life with his unhinged mother and her rotating cast of boyfriends while also being drawn into the supernatural forces creeping around the edges of his life. The book does not shy away from the hardships of Jared’s life; it was certainly bracing at points to read a book with an alcoholic teenager at the helm. The plotting is very naturalistic about the ups and downs of small town life, almost to the book’s detriment. We spend a year with Jared and it ends up feeling very realistic but not like it has a lot of narrative momentum until right at the end. There are two more novels in the trilogy to spend on the fantasy elements, but I wish they had been more evenly threaded through the whole story here.
Robinson does have a real gift for characters. The upside of the naturalistic style is that you come to feel for, and love, Jared and his girlfriend Sarah, and his elderly neighbor Mrs. Jaks. And when his mother does reckless and hurtful things to Jared, you feel that hurt too. If I decide to pick up the next book, 2018’s Trickster Drift, it will be because I want to spend more time with these people, not necessarily because I want to solve the mysteries of this supernatural world. That being said, tt was really cool to dive into a mythology that is completely foreign to me: the eponymous Trickster and other spirits are figures from Haisla mythology, a native band in BC. Robinson is Haisla, as are most of the novel’s characters.
I will probably try the second book down the line, or at the very least watch the 2020 television adaptation Trickster, but there were enough odd dynamics to keep me from racing to the next chapter. The first installments of trilogies are often overstuffed, but this feels like one that is understuffed, or possibly just doesn’t have the right ratios of stuffing.
Would I Recommend It: Yes.
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ocean shores, december 8 2013
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Kitimat-Stikine C (Part 2), BC, Canada
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LYLE WILSON: KITAMAAT HAISLA ARTIST.
Lyle Wilson is a Haisla artist from British Columbia: born at C’idax (Butedale Cannery); spent his early years in Kitamaat Village; moved to the town-site of Kitimat from grade 4-9; then moved back to Kitamaat Village from grade 10-12; after graduating from Mount Elizabeth Secondary School, he worked at Alcan for a year before eventually moving to Vancouver to seek a post-secondary education at the University of British Columbia and the Emily Carr College of Art and Design.
The Haisla people are often referred to as Northern Kwakuitl, however their historic artistic style is, mainly, influenced by the Kwakuitl, Tsimshian, Bella Bella and Bella Coola. The name Kitamaat means “People of the Snow“; which refers to the large snow-fall  during the winters. Tsimshian guests who visited the Haisla in mid-winter arrived to see people emerging from traditional bighouses that were completely buried by the snow. Thus, the name Kitamaat was given to the Haisla.
The Haisla Clan system was originally matrilineal and, although he was born into the Beaver Clan, Lyle was formally adapted into his father’s Eagle Clan. Due to high death rates at that time, his Eagle grandmother adapted both Lyle and his sister to bolster the numbers of the Eagle Clan (his sister has now returned to the Beaver Clan).
“I was always aware, and appreciative, of Haisla art after seeing a few old carvings at village places/events. My first living artistic influence was my uncle Sam Robinson — a full-time carver who carved at a time-period when everyone assumed Pacific Northwest Coast carving was a dying art-form consigned to the past; consequently, there was no wide-spread recognition of Northwest Coast art as there is now.
I watched Sam and occasionally whittled to the best of my ability. I didn’t really seriously consider art as a profession until after attending the University of British Columbia — I enrolled, & completed, 5 years of the N.I.T.E.P. and Secondary Art Education programs.
I found time in the studio more interesting and eventually left UBC for further studies at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design (now the Emily Carr University of Art & Design). I graduated with a print-making diploma and began to try develop an individual artistic style — using my life experiences, formal education at UBC and ECUAD as the roots in all my art work: prints, wood carvings, paintings, drawings and gold/silver jewellery.
I also prefer working by myself, because I believe that the individual personality shows itself in the finished work — so I’m reluctant to involve others in my artistic projects unless absolutely necessary. Even the extra large carving I try to do mostly myself so I can keep my personality in my work.
I’m one of the few Pacific Northwest Coast artists fortunate to have an extensive formal, post-secondary education. I’m a life-long student/carver who has interests in numerous areas that — hopefully — enrich whatever work I produce.”
LYLE  WILSON. (c) 778-846-3520
SELECTED GROUP  & SOLO  EXHIBITIONS
2016: “HAISLAKALA: SPOKEN FROM THE HEART”: Nov. 5; solo jewellery exhibition at the Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
“PAINT: THE PAINTED WORKS OF LYLE WILSON”: this solo show was shown at the following venues:
2016: Museum of Northern BC, Prince Rupert, B.C. 2014: Whatcom Museum’s Lightcatcher Gallery; Washington State, U.S.A. 2013: Kitimat Museum & Archives, Kitimat, B.C. 2013: Bill Reid Gallery, Vancouver, B.C. 2012: Maple Ridge Art Gallery, Maple Ridge, B.C.
2009: “CHALLENGING TRADITIONS: CONTEMPORARY FIRST NATIONS ART of the NORTHWEST COAST”: group exhibition at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Ontario.
2009: “NORTH STAR: THE ART OF LYLE WILSON”: solo exhibition at the West Vancouver Museum, West  Vancouver , B.C.
2004: “TOTEMS TO TURQUOISE”: group exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, New York. ~ this exhibition also travelled to the Vancouver Museum in 2005
2004: “TOTEMS: SILENT MESSENGERS OF THE WEST COAST”: group exhibition at the Coastal Peoples Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
2003: “NORTHWEST COAST COLLECTIONS”: group exhibition at the Inuit Gallery, Van., B.C.
2001: “RAVEN STORIES”: group exhibition at the Inuit Gallery, Van., B.C.
2001: “NORTHWEST INNOVATIONS: TRANSFORMING TRADITIONS”: group exhibition at the Evergreen Cultural Centre Art Gallery, Coquitlam, B.C.
2000: “TIME & TIDE”: group exhibition at the Inuit Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.
PUBLIC COMMISSIONS
2007: “ORCA CHIEF“ ~19 foot by 17 foot, water-jet cut, powder painted layered aluminum wall-sculpture at the Vancouver International Airport, Van..
1999:1) “KILLER WHALE“. 2) “DANCE FOR THE FIRST CATCH“. 3) “COASTAL SCENE“: 4 separate panels that make one whole scene. ~6 foot by 9 foot canvas screens at the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, Van..
1995: “THE PADDLER“. ~ 10 foot red cedar totem sculpture at the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Van..
1994: “EAGLE, FISH & BEAVER“. ~ 12 foot red cedar totem-sculpture, Canadian Consulate @ Osaka, Japan.
1993:1) “NOOMIS, THE BLIND MAN”. 2) “THE LOON”. 3) “SALMON“. 4) “SALMON“. 5) “GRIZZLY BEAR“. ~ 5 high relief carved, yellow cedar panels @ the Canadian Institute for the Blind, Vancouver, B.C..
1992: “GRIZZLY BEAR DANCER“. ~ motor-animated tranformation mask with costume for the B.C. Pavillion at Expo 1992, Seville, Spain. ~ now on display at the University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, B.C..
1992: “EAGLE & BEAVER“. ~ 12 foot red cedar house-post sculpture @ the UBC First Nations House of Learning, Vancouver, B.C..
RELATED PROJECTS
1995: “HAISLA HOUSE-POST“. ~ 6 foot red cedar replicated carving of old artifact @ the Museum of Anthropology @ UBC — artist donated the carving to the Haisla Community School, Kitamaat Village, B.C..
1992: “EULACHON: A FISH TO CURE HUMANITY“. ~co-curated this catalogued exhibition documenting the historical & contemporary usage of the eulachon fish; opened @ the UBC Museum of Anthropology , Vancouver, B.C. .
1988: “IMAGE RECOVERY PROJECT“. ~using an infra-red camera, historical images were photographed, archived & replicated; this is the most intensive documentation of painted images of historical work undertaken to this date .
1987: “NORTHWEST COAST TRADITIONAL BIGHOUSE PROJECT “. ~ assistant co-ordinator/liaison for the planning, building of  6 different Northwest Coast Bighouses @ the UBC Museum of Anthropology; the bighouses were installed @ the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Quebec .
EDUCATION
1987: 5th Year, Secondary Art Education Department at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C..
1988: Graduated with diploma from the 4 Year Print-making Department at the Emily Carr College of Art and Design (now the Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Van., B.C..
1976-1979: Native Indian Teacher Education Program at the University of British Columbia, Van., B.C..
PUBLICATIONS
2012: “SEEKERS and TRAVELLERS: CONTEMPORARY ART of the PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST” Gary Wyatt.
2012: “PAINT: THE PAINTED WORKS OF LYLE WILSON” Lyle Wilson.
2010: “THE TOTEM POLE: AN INTERCULTURAL HISTORY“ Aldona Jonaitis & Aaron Glass.
2004: “TOTEMS TO TURQUOISE: NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN JEWELLERY ARTS of the NORTHWEST and SOUTHWEST“ Kari Chalker, Lois S. Dubin, Peter M. Whitely; eds. .
COLLECTIONS
~ Royal British Columbia Museum. ~Museum of Anthropology at UBC. ~UBC Faculty of Education. ~First Nations House of Learning. ~Vancouver Art Gallery. ~Vancouver International Airport. ~Burnaby Art Gallery. ~Toronto Dominion Bank. ~Canada Council Art Bank. ~Imperial Esso. ~West Vancouver Museum. ~BC Sports Hall of Fame. ~Canadian Institute for the Blind. ~Kitimat Museum and Archives. ~ Haisla Nation Council. ~ Haisla Community School. ~ Museum of Northern BC
All information is from the Haisla website.
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