Richard is a member of the Coast Salish First Nation, originating from Penelakut Island, a small island off Vancouver Island on the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada. He has been carving for over 25 years and has done special orders such as doors, sailboat mast poles and picture frames. He is always open and experimenting with new ideas. His pieces can be found in fine galleries in North America and private collections worldwide.
Museum at Campbell River respectfully acknowledges the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation, on whose traditional lands we work to preserve, interpret and share the collective human history of North Vancouver Island. The Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation is comprised of the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. Our closest neighbors are the Coast Salish Xwemalhkwu, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations.
These nations have close connections to the land where Campbell River is located today.
