Celebrating achievement to inspire change.

Founded by Squamish ethnobotanist and researcher Dr. Leigh Joseph (Styawat), Sḵwálwen (skwall-win) Botanicals is an Indigenous skincare line rooted in the ancestral plant knowledge of the Skwxwú7mesh people. The name Sḵwálwen means "heart" in the Squamish language, and each product is a heartfelt expression of tradition, healing, and respect for the land.

James Nexw’Kalus-Xwalacktun Harry, a 2021 recipient of the BC Achievement First Nations Art Award, is redefining Indigenous design through a unique fusion of traditional Coast Salish teachings and contemporary artistic practices. Mentored by his father, renowned carver Xwalacktun, James grew up surrounded by cultural expression and purpose.

A 2019 recipient of the Applied Art + Design Award, Gordon Hutchens is a master ceramist whose work reflects a rare blend of technical mastery and artistic vision. Based on Denman Island, Gordon draws from the natural world—ocean, forest, lichen-covered stone—to create forms and glazes that are both timeless and contemporary.