Pam Baker (Himikalas/Sewid-duuk) is a proud Squamish/Kwakiutl member and a renowned artist and fashion designer with over 45 years of experience. As the owner of Touch of Culture for 31 years, she specializes in West Coast fashion, blending ready-to-wear and haute couture designs with her rich Coast Salish, Kwakiutl, and Tlingit heritage. Pam has mentored over 120 artists and trained models internationally, excelling in fashion show production, marketing, and Indigenous art projects.
Her achievements include awards like Industry Originator Award 2023, N.A.M.S.B., and the Arthur Gilbert Award, and in 2022, Hudson’s Bay featured her collections. Pam is part of the wisdom circle of Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, as well showcasing her designs since its beginning. Himikalas has showcased her designs globally in cities like Paris, Santa Fe, the US and Canada. As a trailblazer and traditional knowledge keeper, Pam continues to elevate Indigenous fashion, creating opportunities for others to flourish in the industry.
