Design by Ojibway artist Don Chase.
"Grizzly bears love wild salmon which are abundant in coastal streams. When the salmon are abundant, the grizzly bears thrive, grow, and produce more cubs." -Don Chase
Recycled Eco Zip Pouches are made with 100% recycled plastic bottles. 27 cm x 18.5 cm.
Designed and printed in Canada.
Royalty is paid for each product sold.
Don Chase Salmon Hunter Recycled Eco Zip Pouch
Oscardo is a leading souvenir and gift supplier featuring some of Canada’s most iconic Indigenous artwork. Since 1997, Oscardo has been an industry leader, paying royalties to 24 artists for every product sold and consulting the artists during development to ensure a beautiful product that fairly represents and promotes their artwork. Known for carrying quality items featuring top designs, Oscardo’s products are found in Indigenous-owned stores and wholesalers, boutiques, museums, public and private art galleries, National Parks and government organizations in every province across the country.
Indigenous Ownership: Oscardo is part of the Arctic Beverages family. Arctic Beverages is owned by Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corp and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation, collectively representing 13 First Nations and four northern communities.
Don Chase, Ojibway Artist
Born in Port Hope, Ontario in 1938 to Ojibway parents, Don’s native heritage has created a unique genre of his own, with the use of explosive fluorescent colours that overwhelm the senses. Don studied at the Ontario College of Art. He spent his working years as a graphic artist by day. When he wasn't busy coaching hockey, his free time was consumed with mixing media in both painting and sculpture.
Don's talent has taken him across the country displaying his pieces in a number of art shows and exhibits, including the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. He has won many awards including the Mayor's Choice award at the 43rd juried art exhibition at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa in 2011.
“I try to create a spiritual connection with the person viewing my work. It’s not necessarily a religious thing, but I want to interpret my inner most emotions that live inside all of us. I’m compelled to express how I feel and present it in a bold manner. I think that makes for interesting art work …”