Thomas Cannell is a Coast Salish artist who was born on Musqueam traditional territory in 1980. He has spent his whole life on the Musqueam Reserve in Vancouver, BC, and has been immersed in the long-established art and cultural traditions of his Musqueam ancestors. Thomas mentored with his mother, Susan Point, honing his skills as a carver and designer. His artwork reflects his respect and love for his Salish roots and the natural evolution of his people He currently works on large-scale public art works in many different mediums with Susan and on his own. His was a recipient of the BC Creative Achievement Award for First Nations’ Art in 2014.