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"Raven's Teachings"
February 2003
Artist: TSAQWASUPP - ARTHUR IVAN THOMPSON (1948-2003)
Ditidaht, Nuu-chah-nulth
Art Thompson gifted the use of "Raven's Teachings" to celebrate and promote the Indigenous Studies program. Art is acknowledged throughout the world as a Master artist. His carvings, paintings, jewellery, and prints, all derived from his Nuu-chah-nulth and Cowichan ancestry, are sought after internationally by embassies, art galleries, collectors and museums. He designed both medals awarded at the 1994 Commonwealth Games as well as the Queen's Baton. He lectured internationally on First Nations culture and art.