About the speaker
Debra Sparrow is a jewellery designer, artist, weaver, and knowledge keeper from the Musqueam First Nation
Sparrow's work can be seen in various museums and institutions. She designed the logo for the Canadian Men’s Hockey Team for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C. She also continues to work on pieces close to her heart at her home in Musqueam. It is Debra’s hope to educate others about the beauty and integrity of her people’s history through her art. Debra is an acclaimed weaver who has been weaving for twenty years and is deeply involved with the revival of Musqueam weaving. Her Musqueam blankets are displayed at the Vancouver Airport, and at UBC.
How do you define creativity and apply it in your life and career?
Creativity is a gift. And to honour it in a good way I use creativity to give back to all of you.
Where do you find your best creative inspiration or energy?
My inspiration comes from deep within, from a connection to my ancestors.
What’s one piece of creative advice or a tip you wish you’d known as a young person?
You already know what you need to know! I believe we come into this world with knowledge that gets taught out of us, so I don't think I would offer advice except to hang onto that.
Who (living or dead) would you most enjoy hearing speak at CreativeMornings?
The Creator of course.
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