![Chex̲imiya, Allison, is of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, and she graduated from the AYA Program in 2006, prior to the SLCC opening [in 2008]. After growing up off Reserve Chex̲imiya moved on to the Eslha7án̓ Reserve for high school where she studied First Nations programs; it was during this time that Chex̲imiya found what she was missing: connection to her culture. Now the IYA Program Manager, Chex̲imiya’s passion for teaching our youth to educate the world about First Nations cultures continues.
Outside the SLCC, Chex̲imiya is a Salish Wool Weaver specializing in traditional techniques with a modern flare. She learnt how to weave from Hereditary Chief Chepx̲ímiya Siy̓ám̓ Janice George and Skwetsímeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph. Chex̲imiya leads workshops and lends her work to exhibits throughout the Lower Mainland. She is photographed wearing a Salish woven shawl she made in the longhouse (the traditional home of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people). Learn more about Chex̲imiya’s journey on display in Gallery 3 until March 2020. 📷: @loganswayzephoto.
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