Janice George

Chief Janice George/ Chepximiya Siyam is a master weaver and teaching artist from the Squamish Nation. She co-founded L’hen Awtxw Weaving House to share the teachings and practice of traditional Coast Salish wool weaving. Chief Janice George graduated from Capilano University, North Vancouver BC, and the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM, USA. She is a hereditary chief, trained museum curator and educator. George also co-organized the 1st Canada Northwest Coast Weavers Gathering, with other Squamish Nation Weavers. She is the co-author of Salish Blankets: Robes of Protection and Transformation, Symbols of Wealth.