Maynard Johnny Jr.

Maynard Johnny Jr. (Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw) is an artist.

"My passion is to share Coast Salish art with my family, community and beyond. I am very touched when passiong down this cultural legacy to my grandchildren."

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Animals of the Salish Sea (BB)
$12.00
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Format: Board Book
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Coast Salish;
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781554765072

Synopsis:

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

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This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

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Board Book

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Animals of the Salish Sea (HC)
$18.00
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Format: Hardcover
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Salish; Coast Salish;
Grade Levels: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781554762057

Synopsis:

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful new book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

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This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

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Hardcover

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Blanket (Premium Fleece): Maynard Johnny Jr. - Whale
$64.00
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Size: 60 inches x 80 inches
ISBN / Barcode: BPF13

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Your new “it” blanket has arrived!

Measuring 60" x 80", this large and luxurious velour-style blanket is crafted from 100% polyester and features Maynard Johnny Jr.'s Whale design. Developed with ultimate comfort in mind, this ultra-soft blanket offers an unparalleled velvety soft touch. Double-layered with a flannel-fleece inner lining and glimmering soft touch Premium Fleece top.

Perfect for home, ceremonies, and gifting.

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  • Material: 100% Polyester (Double-layered with a flannel-fleece inner lining and glimmering soft touch Premium Fleece top).
  • Measurements: 60" x 80"
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Cork Based Travel Mug: Maynard Johnny Jr. - Urban Wolf
$34.99
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Size: 20 ounces
ISBN / Barcode: TMCB69

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Versatile and designed to perform, this Cork Base Travel Mug features a high-quality food-grade 304 stainless steel interior, a double wall with BPA-free push-on lid, and a stylish cork base that prevents scratching on different surfaces.

This stylish travel mug, featuring Maynard Johnny Jr.'s Urban Wolf design, is great for temperature retention. It can keep drinks both hot and cold for hours. Comes in a colour box with artist and product information.

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  • Keeps drinks hot for 4 hours or cold for 12 hours
  • Handwash only with warm water
  • Materials: Stainless steel, 201 outer with 304 inner BPA-free push-on plastic lid and cork based, FDA standard
  • 20 oz
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First Nations Hand Puppet: Chatty the Frog
$32.99
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Size: Approximately 10 inches - 14 inches
ISBN / Barcode: PUP22

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Designed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Maynard Johnny Jr., Chatty the Frog hand puppet is sure to spark creativity and imagination in kids of all ages. 

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  • Approximately 10" - 14" 
  • 100% Polyester fiber
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First Nations Plush: Hummy the Hummingbird
$18.50
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ISBN / Barcode: NBJH

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Designed by Coast Salish/Kwakwaka'wakw artist Maynard Johnny Jr.

"My passion is to share Coast Salish art with my family, community and beyond. I am very touched when passing down this cultural legacy to my grandchildren."

 

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Lanyard: Maynard Johnny Jr - The Wise One (Blue)
$6.00
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Size: 40 cm long
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100% Bamboo material with breakaway buckle, great for conferences and keys for everyday use.

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Neon Coloured Pencils: Maynard Johnny Jr. - Urban Wolf
$14.99
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Size: 18 x 12 x 0.9 centimetres
ISBN / Barcode: CPEN31

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These Neon Coloured Pencils come in a set of 16 and feature Maynard Johnny Jr.'s Urban Wolf design. Crafted from sustainable, fast-growing basswood, these vibrant hues bring creativity to life, providing an eco-friendly burst of colour in every stroke. Packaged in a windowed colour box.

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  • Set of 16 coloured pencils.
  • Size: 18 x 12 x 0.9 cm 
  • Packaged in a windowed box.
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Playing Cards: Maynard Johnny Jr. - Eagle and Salmon
$7.50
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ISBN / Barcode: PLC21

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This single 52-card deck plus 2 jokers features an Eagle and Salmon design from Maynard Johnny Jr.

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  • 52 card deck plus 2 jokers
  • 280g Poker Paper 
  • Indigenous art features in the front of each card
  • Packaged in a tucked paper box inside a tin keepsake box
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Playing Cards: Maynard Johnny Jr. - Thunderbird and Whale
$7.50
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ISBN / Barcode: PLC20

Synopsis:

This single 52-card deck plus 2 jokers features a Thunderbird and Whale design from Maynard Johnny Jr.

Additional Information

  • 52 card deck plus 2 jokers
  • 280g Poker Paper 
  • Indigenous art features in the front of each card
  • Packaged in a tucked paper box inside a tin keepsake box

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