In 2004, sets of silk screen prints were introduced entitled the “Salish Weave Collection.” The purpose was to support Salish artists with revitalising their traditional art style. As the years passed, the collections appeared in galleries, museums, colleges, universities, exhibitions, displays, and publications. Then in 2014 the collection made a jump into school districts with associated lesson plans, officially becoming the Salish Weave Connection School Program. The program has supported many school districts on Vancouver Island and the Lower mainland in BC with artwork and associated lesson plans.
For example, one of the lesson resources is for grade 3/4 and introduces them to Coast Salish elements of design. The lesson plan includes video links, templates for students to cut out and design and lesson guides. From what I can tell, this is all free as it it easy to access on the website. Silk screen prints associated with, which is the art work of Indigenous professional artists, can be gifted to school districts.
What I found amazing about this resource is it provides real hands on learning using Salish techniques. The Salish Weave Collection School Program is connected to Indigenous artists. This allows non-Indigenous teachers peace of mind in avoiding appropriating Indigenous artwork/craftsmanship.