ALEEN SPARROW
About the artist
Aleen Sparrow is an artist/model from Musqueam Territory, in 2019 she began learning traditional Salish weaving techniques from her mother Debra which has allowed her to reconnect to a lost artform and inspire the next generation. Aleen honors her mothers legacy while adding her own innovative flair, bridging the gap between past and present.
The Sparrow family, a trio of artistic visionaries coming from the Musqueam Nation, is a family that embodies the essence of cultural continuity, weaving a narrative of resilience, creativity, and ancestral wisdom. From Debra's pioneering efforts to Aleen's innovative interpretations and Isaiah's budding talents, each generation contributes to an ongoing tapestry of culture, identity, and community. The Sparrow family's art serves as a living testament to the enduring power of storytelling, ensuring that Musqueam history and traditions continue to resonate across time and space. Through their shared journey, they inspire others to embrace the importance of passing on history through the generations, ensuring that the vibrant tapestry of Musqueam culture endures for generations to come.
About Wanuskewin collective
Our shops are a not-for-profit organization that have been apart of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park for over 30 years now. With our earnings going back into the park and other organizations such as ones involved in survivors of Residential schools as well as families of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women; we are fortunate and proud to be apart of Treaty 6 Territory.
