Amy Edgars standing behind a white table with argillite carvings at Crystal Cabin Gallery

2026 Artist News: Exhibitions, Awards, and Media Features

Cassidy Sawchuk
Art News for 2026 We’re excited to kick off 2026 by sharing what our talented artists are working on this year. From major exhibitions and community projects to new publications and...
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4 Simple Steps to a Show-Stopping Gallery Wall

4 Simple Steps to a Show-Stopping Gallery Wall

Cassidy Sawchuk
Design Your Gallery Wall with Confidence There’s something special about a wall that tells a story. Whether it’s original artwork, or a collection of your favourite prints, a well-planned gallery...
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Raven Steals the light hand carved wood panel by local Haida Gwaii artist Billy Yovanovich

𝚇̲uuya (Raven) | His Legendary Significance & Role in Haida Stories

Cassidy Sawchuk
In Haida culture, Raven, known as 𝚇̲uuya, is a central and complex being. Appearing in several pivotal Haida stories, Raven is both a bringer of transformation and a mirror of human nature....
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Haida Gwaii art Gallery Featuring Haida and northwest coast indigenous art and jewelry

What's New at Crystal Cabin Gallery!

Rabeea syed
Celebrating Haida Gwaii & Northwest Coast Indigenous Art, Jewelry & Crystals Since 1984  Welcome to Crystal Cabin Gallery Located in the heart of Haida Gwaii, Crystal Cabin Gallery is a...
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Slice of carnelian agate with druzy quartz

May’s Crystal Birthstone: Carnelian Agate

Cassidy Sawchuk
Explore May's alternative crystal birthstone, Carnelian agate, and how it can work for you.  Awaken with Carnelian Agate May is a season of vitality and renewal, making Carnelian Agate the...
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What Do Orcas Represent: The Stories of Sg̲aana

What Do Orcas Represent: The Stories of Sg̲aana

Cassidy Sawchuk
The Orca Crest in Northwest Coast Cultures Known as Sg̲aana in the Haida language, orcas hold an important place in Haida art and culture. They are a crest belonging to...
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Diamond and Quartz Crystals Aprils Birthstone blog

April’s Birthstone the Dynamic Duo: Diamond & Quartz

Shawna Zegarra
Amplify with Diamond & Quartz this Month Much like trees that require careful pruning, this time of year is about shedding the old, withered branches to encourage vibrant new growth....
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Eagle design painted onto a wooden box placed on a table

What Do Eagles Represent: The Many Meanings of Eagles

Shawna Zegarra
The Eagle Crest in Northwest Coast Cultures Eagles are significant for the Haida and Northwest Coast cultures. In Haida culture, Eagle and Raven are primary clan crests. These crests convey...
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Everything You Need to Know About Wrap Rings

Everything You Need to Know About Wrap Rings

Cassidy Sawchuk
Wrap Rings: One Size Fits All You might have stumbled across our website and wondered: What’s so interesting about wrap rings?  Just like their name says, they are one piece...
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5 Northwest Coast Women Artists You Should Know About

5 Northwest Coast Women Artists You Should Know About

Shawna Zegarra
In celebration of International Women's Day, we'd like to introduce you to 5 women artists who you should know about: Cori Yahl ‘Aadas (Savard), Danika Saunders, Danielle Louise Allard, Agnes Seaweed Wisden, and Morgan...
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What You Didn’t Know About March's Birthstone: Bloodstone

What You Didn’t Know About March's Birthstone: Bloodstone

Cassidy Sawchuk
Awaken with Bloodstone March signals the arrival of spring, with the dark winter months finally fading away. It's the perfect time to heal, ground yourself, and welcome the renewal of...
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5 Simple Steps to Take Care of Your Argillite Carvings

5 Simple Steps to Take Care of Your Argillite Carvings

Cassidy Sawchuk
Argillite carvings from Haida Gwaii are known worldwide for their fine details and magnificent three-dimensional depictions of Haida supernatural beings. The stone itself is a black slate found locally on...
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