Just Salty
Creative expressions to share and experience.
Being 'salty' is an attitude. It is a saying that I have always used with the young people in my life.
'Ever salty today?!'
'Geez just salty hey!'
It can be silly, determined, teasing, firm, it encompasses so many feelings and now fits our lives in a new way since making Salt Spring Island our home.
What we share here
Kitaay bizhikikwe/Amanda is a visual artist, educator and trained metal smith working in a wide range of mediums. Zuhsaway asagay kwe/Kalise is a young creator designing digitally and using acrylic marker. We are a mother and daughter team working to bring unique designs to our retail space.
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We offer a collection of original artwork to share and sell. From the canvas to tee-shirt, to tote bag we have created items that bring us joy and make us giggle.
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Amanda is also happy to share her knowledge through experiences, providing workshops and consultation.
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Consulting and Workshops
Through the years I have facilitated many educational spaces for learning. Here are some examples.
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Developing best practices for decolonized hiring, healthy relationships in the work place and retention of staff.
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Supporting staff with diverse abilities and creating systems of growth not burnout.
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The importance of understanding the history of Turtle Island as an employer.
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The missing pieces of art history, an Indigenous perspective.
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Jewelry making, and metal forming techniques.
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Stained glass, with a three dimensional focus.
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Painting in acrylics with a focus on transparent layers.
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My expertise is focused on healthy relationships and community building, I typically develop the learning to specifically meet the needs of the individual or group.
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Let’s Work Together
Get in touch so we can start working together.