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BELOW ARE LINKS TO THE VARIOUS COMPANIES LIFE CREST DESIGNS AND BILL HELIN WORK WITH CLOSELY. WE THANK ALL FOR THEIR SUPPORT.
NITA is an Aboriginal non-profit association formed in 1989. The organization is dedicated to encouraging Aboriginal self-reliance by promoting participation in mainstream enterprise. NITA is committed to improving the lives or ordinary Aboriginal folk, Canadians or people by “investing in self-reliance” (NITA's motto) through strengthening Aboriginal participation in the economy. Since its inception, NITA has operated independent of any core government funding and has sought through its operation to be an example of Aboriginal self-sufficiency. Taken as a whole, NITA is a communications organization with the ability to reach and encourage constructive dialogue and direct business activity with every sector of the Aboriginal community.

Leanne Helin has taken northwest native jewellery designing to the next phase and flare, creating elegant flow and artistry. The designs and crests of her Tsimshian heritage flow through her work. The legends of her ancestry guide her creativity retained in the strict form lines on every piece of hand carved jewellery. She works in both silver and gold and is one of the foremost native women jewellery carvers on the westcoast.
The exhibition of Helin’s striking carvings and paintings were on display in the lobby of Terasen Centre, 1111 West Georgia Street in Vancouver. The exhibit coincided with national Aboriginal Day, Saturday, June 21. Helin is part of a new generation of aboriginal artists whose work reflects traditional Tsimshian legends in today’s society. His past work includes designing the crew patch for the 1996 Columbia space shuttle and taking part in carving the world’s largest totem pole, built for the XV Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 1994. Helin was also part of the First Nations Canoe Regatta to the Victoria games, paddling the Raven Song, a 40-foot canoe he carved from a cedar log according to traditional Tsimshian standards.
Living in the small town of Tofino and the gateway to the Pacific Rim and Clayoquot Sound, Lewis & Cathy watched the small fishing and logging village of Tofino transform into the bustling worldwide attraction for the wildlife and natural beauty and cultural history of the local area. Now, year round we receive visitors from around the world. As we enter into the 21st Century, we have decided that the internet helps make our world that much smaller, as our visitors who never bought those treasures and regret wishing they had, now can from their homes	House Of Himwitsa Native Art Gallery
ImagiNATION Cards all feature Aboriginal artists who have honoured us by allowing their work to be reproduced and shared with the world. An Aboriginal owned company, ImagiNATION Cards Inc. is dedicated to promoting artists through these beautiful cards. Most of our artists also create commissioned work and can be contacted through ImagiNATION Cards. Thank you for supporting our passion ….. bringing you Aboriginal Messages Honoring the Earth and Its People that can be shared with your clients, business associates, and friends.	ImagiNATION Cards Inc.©
Created by West Coast native artist Bill Helin, the Life Crest designs make use of traditional motifs in an evocative contemporary style. The designs are simple yet range from playful to powerful. The Life Crest designs can found on our Life Crest Pins and Magnets, Branch Clocks, Life Crest Boxes and Salt & Pepper Sets.
Island Art is a wholesale publisher and distributor of Art reproductions and Art Products. Our emphasis is on work of the Pacific Northwest with a focus on the tourism industry. We represent some of the finest artists in their field and welcome dealer inquiries.
www.dumbaaldum.org The combination of Donna May's background as a music teacher and linguist of her language and with Tony's computer layout and history work, they have created a very unique teaching curriculum called, "Language By Osmosis." With the aid of TPR it is used for the preservation of the Tsimshian culture. In their ongoing quest to bring understanding to the use of the language they try to remind people that they may be Shim-al-gyack. As a Non-profit program, they continue to teach and produce materials to enable those interested in the preservation of the Language.
	Michael Komick, owner of Preferred Edge Knives - Maker of high quality hand made wood carving knives and tools www.preferrededge.ca
	Aboriginal Canada Portal Offers one stop access to information for and about Aboriginal Canadians on topics such as economic development, employment, culture, claims and treaties, news, justice, communities and upcoming events.
Featuring Bill Helin's Life Crest Designs of Northwest Coast Mythology	Nile Creek Clothing Inc. Andy Morrison 6289 West Island Highway Qualicum Bay BC,V9K2E4 Canada Phone: (250)757-9693 Fax: (250)757-9323 Email:nilecreek@shaw.ca
	Kanata Blanket Co. www.kanatablanket.com
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