Jay Simeon

Country/Region: Northwest Coast (view other artists)

Tribe: Haida

Jay's heritage is Plains and Northwest Coast First Nations: he is Blackfoot on his mother's side and Haida on his father's. His paternal family is from a small village named Kiusta, located along the northwestern tip of Haida Gwaii, north of Old Masset. Kiusta is considered to be an ancient totem pole sanctuary. Jay's family crests include the Eagle, Killerwhale, Cormorant, Frog, Beaver, Flicker, and Raven. Although he has a strong connection to both sides of his roots, his artwork is greatly influenced by his Haida heritage.

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