Maxine Matilpi

Country/Region: Northwest Coast (view other artists from Northwest Coast)

Tribe: Kwakwaka'wakw

Maxine Matilpi (b. 1956) was born in Alert Bay. She spent her early life in her home village of Kalugwis, located in the very centre of Kwakwaka'wakw territory. Here she learned her first language, Kwakwala, and was formally trained and educated in many aspects of traditional culture. Maxine has dedicated her talents to her people in order that their traditional culture remains vibrant and strong.

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