Nancy A. Luis

In the Atrium Display Cases

Nancy A. Luis is an artisan who has created her unique line of artwork called Spirit Catchers that are inspired by her Indigenous roots. Nancy’s inspiration began while attending the Witness Program run by the Squamish Nation and in conjunction with the Round House Community Centre in Vancouver BC. This program exposed the old-growth logging practices that were happening at the time and rendered worldwide attention to logging practices in the old-growth forest.

Shortly after, Nancy signed up to attend the Native Education College, where she began learning about her cultural roots and teachings. Nancy received diplomas in Aboriginal Tourism and Business Management & Family Community Counselling. While attending school, much of Nancy’s cultural beliefs and environmental values were re-enforced. Nancy feels her connection while in the old-growth forest at Simms Creek BC, and her cultural teachings while attending school have given her inspiration to speak up about environmental concerns.

Nancy’s portfolio has been an array of opportunities through Stanley Park’s Klahowya Village Train ride in Vancouver, B.C., where she wrote the theme story for the train ride in addition to producing her Spirit Catcher designs. Nancy was also selected from many artists across Canada to participate in the 2010 Winter Olympics Indigenous Artisan program, where her work was displayed to the world.

March 15 – June 3, 2024