Our Story

It was once natural for our arts to be passed down from master artists and elders to the next generation—those who showed curiosity, dedication, and the gift of skill. This was how a young person found their path, learning to shape canoes, weave robes, carve poles, or weave baskets. Knowledge was carried forward through practice, patience, and the living bond between teacher and apprentice. Colonization disrupted this flow, and in some cases, nearly erased entire art forms.

In our busy modern lives, it is not always easy to find the time, space, or mentors needed to step into these traditions. The path from apprentice to master is no longer as seamless, and opportunities to learn in the ways our ancestors once did are too often out of reach.

Precious Culture Society (PCS) was created to help restore this flow of knowledge. We work to reduce barriers and open doors—creating spaces for people to gather, to learn ancestral art forms, and to carry forward the brilliance of Haida culture. Through workshops, mentorship, and community events, we bring people together with skilled artists and culture bearers, ensuring knowledge is shared and traditions continue to grow.

Our work is an offering of love—to our culture, our people, and our ways of life; to the ingenuity of our ancestors and the gifts they left for us to continue. We recognize it is our responsibility, as the living, to carry this knowledge forward—knowledge that belongs not only to us, but to the generations yet to come. We are grateful to play a role in ensuring this responsibility is upheld.