- Words by David Wylie Photographs by Lia Crowe
David Wilson Sookinakin’s search for meaningful art began in elementary school.
As member of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, he wanted to find works that represented his own cultural identity.
“I remember wondering where our art was,” said David. “I just wanted to find art that I could identify with.”
He searched libraries for Indigenous artwork, and found only totem poles and Inuit art.
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