Design by Gitxsan artist Michelle Stoney.
"The hand was an idea from local high school teachers. They had asked me to create a design to honour the local survivors. In the palm of the hand is Stigyoden , our local mountain in the Gitxsan Nation in Northern British Columbia. Surrounding the mountain are flowers, which in our language we call majagalee , which also means children. And on the top, representing the fingers are the feathers, which honour the children who never made it home." - Michelle Stoney
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.
Michelle Stoney Gitxsan Hand 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.
Michelle Stoney, Gitxsan Artist
Michelle Stoney was raised in the Gitxsan territory, in the house of Delgamuukw. Michelle is an acrylic painter, jeweller, sculptor and muralist. Michelle completed her Bachelor of fine arts degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2012 and Graduated from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at NEC in 2018.
In 2019 Michelle received a BC achievement award (Fulmer award) known as the Crabtree McLennan Emerging artist award. Michelle is currently living in her home community of Gitanmaax , following in her late grandfathers (Victor Mowatt) footsteps teaching art to the local communities.
"I love incorporating my community and nature in all the work I create. I have also created my
own personal style over the years which comes from the traditional northwest coast formline
but is not traditional. I enjoy making works of art that represents my culture and community."