As a coast Salish member of the Cowichan Tribes, I am a mother of two: and we have been blessed with the joys of five grandchildren. I am a sister of a family of 9, and an aunt to many. In my journey of life I have found that our culture is strong enough to help me in my journey of life. I have found that our culture is strong enough to help me maintain a place of balance through our Cultural and Traditional way of life. The art work I do is only but one step toward healing.
By learning a number of style of weaving, sewing, and beadwork has offered a diverse learning opportunity in my healing process to find a balance in life. I hope one day this passion will grow in those that choose to follow these footsteps and my students will see the same joy that I find doing this artwork.
In my learning process I have apprenticed under the late Master Weaver Bruce Millar, Hereditary Chief of Skokomish Tribes of Hood Canal, Washington, USA. All material have been gathered in the local area in a culturally appropriate manner in the local forests.
However, our People are becoming more knowledgeable in the concerns of natural material in the area. During the 20 years of apprenticing with Bruce Millar, I share his passion that the more I share then the more the likelihood that it will survive and grow!
I have taught over 50 plus students in the past 10 years and I hope these numbers will grow!
At an educational level, I have completed my Bachelor of Arts from Malaspina University College, (With a Major in First Nations Studies)
I have 19 years work experience in the helping field such as Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care and as a Residential School Survivor Counselor. This has brought many transferable skills to my present place of work: Global Vocational Services. This leads us to another “weebly web page!”
Weave, bead or sew in good health!
Respectfully,
Stella Johnny.
By learning a number of style of weaving, sewing, and beadwork has offered a diverse learning opportunity in my healing process to find a balance in life. I hope one day this passion will grow in those that choose to follow these footsteps and my students will see the same joy that I find doing this artwork.
In my learning process I have apprenticed under the late Master Weaver Bruce Millar, Hereditary Chief of Skokomish Tribes of Hood Canal, Washington, USA. All material have been gathered in the local area in a culturally appropriate manner in the local forests.
However, our People are becoming more knowledgeable in the concerns of natural material in the area. During the 20 years of apprenticing with Bruce Millar, I share his passion that the more I share then the more the likelihood that it will survive and grow!
I have taught over 50 plus students in the past 10 years and I hope these numbers will grow!
At an educational level, I have completed my Bachelor of Arts from Malaspina University College, (With a Major in First Nations Studies)
I have 19 years work experience in the helping field such as Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care and as a Residential School Survivor Counselor. This has brought many transferable skills to my present place of work: Global Vocational Services. This leads us to another “weebly web page!”
Weave, bead or sew in good health!
Respectfully,
Stella Johnny.