Debra Sparrow

Debra Sparrow was born and raised on the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Indian Reserve and is a self-taught artist, designer, weaver, and jewelry-maker. Sparrow has been weaving for over twenty years and is dedicated to the revival of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm weaving. Through courses taught at Langara College, weavings in the Vancouver International Airport, large murals like her Blanketing the City series, various publications and many other exhibits and contributions, Sparrow states that her hope is to educate others about the beauty and integrity of her peoples’ history through her art practices.