About the Festival

Meet the people behind this year's poster!

Meet Donna, the graphic designer behind this years poster. Indigenous Artist from T'it'q'et of the St'at'imc Nation, Lillooet, BC. Lives in Vancouver, BC

"When I was young my favourite time of day was when I was allowed to colour or spend time with my grandma crocheting or baking. As I got older, being a single parent, I felt the need to be creative in order to save money but give well-crafted things...so I started making more elaborate cakes, costumes and more for my children, family and friends...then through social media my audience grew and people started wanting to purchase what I create. My inspiration is often influenced by my indigenous background and my pursuit to create something unique"

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Jolene Andrew, a Witsuwit’en and Gitxsan artist. Raised in the village of Witset. Her mother was a carver. Jolene likes to use all forms of traditional material. She has been trying to make her own unique designs in North West Coast style art since a young age.  Jolene’s original art designs are also influenced by her Gitxsan Uncle Eric MacPherson.

Jolene’s artwork explores the symbolisms and teachings expressed through the shapes, forms and depictions.  The work reflects her values, teachings and interconnection to stories and histories and memory.

Thank you Donna and Jolene for working on our logo and design for Collingwood Days this year!