social gatherings. This positive trend is inspiring younger generations to learn more about their heritage and culture and to develop their own relationship to traditional and contemporary ways of life. This new-found passion among youth is leading the way to further enriching and developing these unique cultures that were once on the verge of being lost.
Pacific Northwest Coast Art is based on a fairly structured set of rules and design elements called “Formline”. Over the centuries traditional methods have led to a unique and recognizable art form that is highly valued by the local First Nations, museums, collectors and art lovers world-wide. There are four specific regions along the Pacific Northwest Coast, each showing a slightly different interpretation of traditional design elements. These styles are, for the most part, known as “The North Coast Art Style” for North Western BC; “The Mid Coast Art Style” for Northeast Vancouver Island and the adjacent coastline; “The Southwest Coast Art Style” for Western Vancouver Island; and “The South Coast Art Style” for the area including South Eastern Vancouver Island and the adjacent coastlines. The best known tribes or nations that are represented in these areas are the Coast Salish,
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