Photographs-2011
Apr 8th, 2011 by jwolowic
- The new cohort watches the film from 2007
Making friends with the camera
mark of friendship
composing a soundtrack
The family taking a break during Nisga'a dance practice
Taking Photos at the Rally against Enbridge Oil
I join the carvers as they hunt for wood for their next project.
Justin dances at the opening of the Nisga'a Museum.
Joe waits at the end of dance practice while his girlfriend takes his picture.
The youth group learns how to prep Oolichans for smoking.
Oolichans!
Kyle gets instruction from his grandfather for his mask while his niece takes a nap.
A skateboard Kyle designed and painted himself.
About 6 months ago, Jack and Rose began teaching youth and adults to carve. The room has become a place to learn patience and spend quality time with family through a forgiving art form. For many in the room, carving is as much about healing the soul as it is breathing life into a mask.
Cedar weaving is a technology of the North West Coast that has existed since time immemorial. After completing their cedar bracelets these girls add them to their youth culture.