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Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands
Welcome to our First Nations guide for information about First Nations in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands.
RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs), Susan Smitten, VictoriaRAVEN Trust - non-profit charitable helping First Nations to protect traditional lands and resources as well as addressing critical environmental issues like global warming and water.
Victoria, V8W 1C4, 2nd floor, 844 Courtney Street
Business & Services Organizations, Environmental Organization | Education | First Nations |
big dog medicine art, City of Victoriacustom leather work, drum & rattle making
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Instruments making/repair, Leatherworking | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops |
Arctic Artists Gallery, Fred Iyak Trimble, NanaimoArctic Artists Gallery
Nanaimo, V9X 1E5, 980 Nanaimo River Road
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints, Bone Carving, Oil painting, Sculpting, Stone carving, Wood carving/turning | First Nations |
Erich Glendale, Port AlberniErich Glendale native artist
Port Alberni, V9Y 8X8, 6221 Ekooth road,
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery, Sculpting | First Nations |
Jan E. Green, Port AlberniA Beader and Cedar Bark Weaver
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Basketry, Beading, Leatherworking, Mixed Media, Sewing, Weaving | First Nations |
Harold Alfred, VictoriaKwakwaka'wakw artist Harold Alfred, Artworks include Stained Glass, Totem poles, jewelery and carvings.
Victoria, v8p 4e9, 3675 McIvor Ave.
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Jewellery, Silversmith, Stained Glass, Wood carving/turning | First Nations |
Gerart Jewellery, Port AlberniSemi-precious One of a Kind Jewellery Custom Made
Port Alberni, V9Y 8Y4, 7133A Pacific Rim Highway
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Beading, Jewellery | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops |
Kwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery, Calvin Hunt, Port HardyKwakiutl Art of the Copper Maker Gallery
Port Hardy, V0N 2P0, 114 Copper Way, P.O. Box 755
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Art cards, Art prints, Candle making, Ceramics, Clothing designer, Jewellery, Pottery, Sculpting, Soapmaking, Stone carving, Traditional boat building, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery |
Gordon Dick, Port AlberniFirst Nations Nuu-chah-nulth Artist Custom Jewellery & Wood
Port Alberni, V9Y 8Y4, 7133A Pacific Rim Highway
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Drawing, Goldsmith, Jewellery, Metal art, Mixed Media, Silversmith, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio |
ANTLER ART, Qualicum BeachBruce Bird is a self taught Metis antler carver who lives in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Bruce carves unique antler sculptures and drum beaters.
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Bone Carving, Instruments making/repair, Sculpting | First Nations |
Jackson Robertson Native Carvings, Jackson Robertson, NanaimoAs seen on Canadian Pickers, Jackson Robertson Master Carver accepting commissions by general public, offices, band offices, school districts, treatment centres. Located in Nanaimo BC.
Nanaimo , V9S 4E8, 108-160 Vancouver Ave, Suite 108
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Silversmith, Wood carving/turning | First Nations |
Brian Clark, Mill BayBrian Clark Artist
Mill Bay, V0R 2P4, 2246 Benko Road
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Art cards, Art prints, Drawing, Metal art, Musician, Sculpting, Stone carving, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Music |
Coast Salish Journey, Herb Rice, Cowichan BayFirst Nation Master Carver, Herb Rice, carves beautiful solid wood custom made doors, totems, masks, talking sticks, walking sticks, panels and plaques.
Cowichan Bay, V0R 1N1, 4705 TransCanada Highway
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Wood carving/turning | First Nations | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops |
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre, DuncanThe Centre offers all guests an authentic First Nations Experience
Duncan, V9L 6P4, 200 Cowichan Way
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation | First Nations | Performing Arts, Dance, Musical/Musical Theatre | Theatres |
Tidal Pools Studio, Cathay Edwards, SaanichCathay uses brilliant acrylic colours on canvas to portray a unique impressionist interpretation of the beauty of BC's Vancouver Island and her first nation’s heritage.
Victoria, V8N 3H5, 4456 Majestic Drive
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Acrylic painting, Art cards, Art prints | First Nations |
Kelly-Dawn Dabous, City of VictoriaKelly-Dawn Dabous is an emerging young artist. Who has an eclectic ability with direct movement of strong lines. Often her subjects are birds in flight with a stylistic decorative to them.
Victoria, V8W 1L6, 725 Yates Street
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Drawing, Folk Art, Pastel painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sketching | First Nations | Kids & Teens, Arts and crafts activities |
Seams of Cape Mudge, Suzanne Chickite, Quadra Island![]() Custom Embroidery and Sales-------Embroidered art design by local First Nations artists Also other local arts and crafts and my own line of fashion wear.
Quathiaski Cove, V0P1N0, Box 276-Quadra Island, 54 WeWay Rd-Cape Mudge Village
Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Aboriginal arts/ First Nation, Clothing designer, Needle crafts, Sewing | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio |
Darlene Gait, Shawnigan LakePaintings and Poetry by First Nation's artist Darlene Gait. She is recognized internationally, her art is exhibited and held in private and public collections and her limited edition Giclees and prints are sold in galleries worldwide.
Shawnigan Lake, V0R2W0, P.O. Box 40
Artists & Fine Art Artisans | First Nations | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Literary Arts |