Gilbert Pat 1/2" - 3/4" Silver Earrings Small Texting Gloves Fontaine goes beyond the details

Fontaine goes beyond the details of the abuse that he suffered to relate a unique understanding of why most residential school survivors have post-traumatic stress disorders and why succeeding generations of Indigenous children suffer from this dark chapter in history

This inspiring tale

Acrylic unisex toque/hat with Bear design

these are made from recycled plastic bottles and feature stunning Indigenous designed artwork

The Kwakiutl inhabit an area which at present includes Campbell River at the southern extreme

Gilbert Pat 1/2" - 3/4" Silver Earrings Small Texting Gloves Fontaine goes beyond the detailsGilbert Pat is a self taught jewelry carver from the Coast Salish cultural group. He began carving in 1976, after apprenticing with renowned artist Lloyd Wadhams. Prior to that, Gilbert worked as a fisherman and carpenter, making his own carving tools and honing the skills needed to create one of a kind pieces from silver and 14 karat gold.