This page was last updated: February 2, 2010
Simon Jackson and the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition
Spirit Bear - The Hollywood Movie
Simon Jackson and the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition have a fantastic educational site about the plight of our endangered spirit bears found on the Royal Princess Island in British Columbia, Canada. I am honoured to call Simon a good friend. He is an inspiration to all he meets! Please help us save our spirit bears by visiting their site. The bears desperately need our help.
Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) is a registered charity and non profit society that has been operating a wildlife hospital since 1993. AIWC is located northwest of Calgary,Alberta, Canada and services Calgary, Southern Alberta, and the Northwest Territories. The mandate of AIWC is to provide wildlife conservation through rehabilitation, education and research.
Jonny Lipford - Native Award Winning Flutist and Flute Maker
Florida, USA
Jonny is a wonderfully talented young flutist has a newly expanded jewellery line! His cd named "Transitions" is incredibly uplifting and beautiful. Jonny sports my "Phoenix Rising from the Flames" pendant on his new cd (see photo on pendants page). All the success in the world Jonny! You deserve it!
Native Artist Hugh McKenzie
Bear Island, Ontario, Canada
I was introduced to Hugh's work just a few months ago through Victoria Wilde. His artistry has an incredibly beauty and quietness about it that is "stilling". He has a wide selection of greeting cards and paintings available for purchase. I had the honour of meeting Hugh in June, and he is what his paintings depict.
Judi Wild - Watercolorist and Artist
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Judi is an incredibly gifted watercolourist and artist! Her work personifies a passion for the environment and a purpose for all of us to make a difference to our planet. Her paintings are full of native soul, flow, spirit and energy! Make sure to check out my friend Judi's site! I am proud to have Judi as a friend and colleague!
The Canadian Whale Institute
My good friend Sarah Haney, started the "Canadian Whale Institute". The Institute focuses on the importance of saving the Right Whales in Canada. They are a wonderful organization dedicated to the whales and environmentally conscious individuals who operate on philanthropic principles.
Walt Rickli - Design Thinker - Artist - Stone Sculptor - BOOM Jeans
Lowville, Ontario, Canada
Walt is a colleague and great friend of mine who has a wonderful talent for creating legendary pieces for your home and garden out of hard stones such as granite and marble. His studio is located in Lowville, Ontario where you can see his incredible stone sinks, waterfalls and monuments being made. His artistry is an inspiration to all! While you are on his site don't forget to check out his newest creation..."BOOM Jeans"!! Boomed with dynamite!
Irene Martina
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Irene Martina is a highly respected clairvoyant, medium, author, and speaker with over 42 years experience and she has clients from around the world. Irene's readings are all original to her and she is renowned for her accuracy and wisdom. Irene has just published 3 books. Please visit her site She is a very caring and wonderful lady!
Dawna Robertson
Canadian Wildlife Conservation Soapstone Sculptor
Charles & Vicky Littleleaf - Native Award Winning Flutist & Flute Maker
Littleleaf Flutes
Warm Spring Oregon, USA
You will adore the flute music of Charles Littleleaf! While on the Littleleaf site, be sure to listen to the music sample of Amazing Grace! It will resonate within you, like no other! Their flutes are artistic masterpieces! I am honoured and proud to call them my "friends"!.
Native Shaman/Medicine Woman Victoria Wilde
("Old Sky Woman")
Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Victoria came into our lives this last Christmas and has become a very close friend and healer to my special needs daughter and I. Victoria is the "Real McCoy". She has warmth of spirit, wisdom of the ages and a beauty of healing which surpasses anything we have ever experienced. If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, please check out her site and visit her for one of her wonderful healings!
Bill Helin - Jewellery Designer, Artist & Fashion Designer, Cartoonist
British Columbia, Canada
Bill Helin and his wife Sue Melito Helin are wonderful friends and colleagues of mine! Bill and Sue are highly involved with saving the spirit bears and working on the feature movie "Spirit Bear" ,directed by Simon Jackson,, to be released next year. I have a number of Bill's signature series of native spirit bear and hummingbird sterling silver rings and absolutely adore them. I receive compliments wherever I go. Bill and Sue are a very talented together as a couple, as well as individually.
STONEMAN DISTRIBUTORS - Soapstone, Tools and Sculptures
London, Ontario, Canada
Robert Morgan of Stoneman Distributors is one of my main suppliers for beautiful brazilian soapstone. He is wonderful to work with and offers a wide variety of products for your soapstone and authentic gift giving needs. Be sure to drop by his site!
Sandy Cline - Sculptor, Instructor and Web Design
Ontario, Canada
Sandy Cline has many years as a stone sculptor and instructor in Canada and the USA. His site has very helpful advice on starting to carve in stone.
Sandy also does a wonderful job at setting up websites! He created my first website and I would highly recommend him!
Suppliers- Soapstone, Alabaster, Wonderstone & Tools text.
SCULPTURE SUPPLY CANADA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
My good friends Walter &Jesse at Sculpture Supply Canada provide me with wonderful soapstone, alabaster, Foredom Tool parts and files. They have an extensive site with everything from bronzing to waxing and stone. They are extremely helpful and I highly recommend them to the beginner -experienced sculptor.
LINKS TO MY:
PROFESSIONAL
WILDLIFE PARTNERSHIPS
ARTIST COLLEAGUES
SUPPLIERS
In my opinion, the links below are some of the finest people you could meet and have the pleasure of associating with.
Whether it is a rehabilitation center, wildlife conservation, arts, business or suppliers, I would highly recommend these to anyone wanting quality, goodness and integrity.
G-Gibson & Co Ltd.
LEEDS, England, UK
I can personally attest to the quality of chisels, mallets and tools from G-Gibson & Co located in Leeds, England! This is a family business full of goodness, integrity and very high quality standards. G-Gibson specializes in stone working and construction tools, Everyone at G-Gibson, including the owners Trevor and Gail Timmons, are exceptional! Check them out for yourself!
Cl Artists/Sculptors/Authors/Musicians Links
CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION
The CWF is a charitable organization that works with Canadians to make a difference to the kind of legacy we leave behind. Not just for wildlife but also for our children.
The link on the bottom right hand side of my menu page is for the section of CWF called "WILD Education". The CWF is held with the highest respect in Canada as well as other parts of the world.
CNative Shaman Healing (Medicine Teachings)
Wildlife Correspondent Jack Hanna (a.k.a. Jungle Jack) as seen on numerous tv shows such as:
Good Morning America
Late Show with David Letterman
Larry King Live
Ellen Degeneres (among others)
I have been a fan of Jack Hanna's guest appearances for as long as I can remember! I hope you enjoy checking out his site, blog, tv show and travel adventures! There is a great section on here for children!
The Rockshop of Kleinburg
Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Located in the heart of Kleinburg Village, Ontario Canada sits a unique giftshop specializing in spiritual gifts, healing quartz and crystals, angel items and spiritual self help books and cd's.
Owner, Wendy Baril, Owner of The RockShop of Kleinburg has an on-line website where you can inquire about available items! Wendy is now carrying my line of line drawings, relief carvings & sculptures!
Jason Nelson - The Stone Sculptor
Thunder Bay, Canada
Fine Art Sculpture in Marble, Alabaster & Soapstone, with particular emphasis on the subject of Marine Life.
201Art.com
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Impression Art Design Working for you 201Art.com
Artist Bari Demers
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I have a wonderful Wildlife Partnership with the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation!
Check out this short video to see the wonderful staff/ volunteers and all the animals
they help! Truly Uplifting! Photos courtesty of AIWC!
The Animal Connections Show
Founded by "Paige" shown with two ferrets!
This site is dedicated to bringing awareness to animal organizations and charities, while educating the public on animal issues. On the Animal Connections Show website you are invited to post your own stories about animals whether they be cat, dog, exotic animal, horse, wildlife, marine mammals - you name it!!! It is an amazing site full of animal stories, resources, rescue/rehab centres and blogs! You can also view their video "sizzle" interviewing people about their animal interests! Any lover of animals will love this website! Please be sure to pass the link along to your family, friends and colleagues!! Enjoy!
ZOO PEEPS FAN CLUB!
I just found out about this website last night and became a member of "Zoo Peeps" Fan Club through my new Facebook connection, Dr. Jordan Carlton Schaul! My website is featured now on Zoo Peeps many thanks to Dr. Schaul!
There are amazing stories about zoos and wildlife from around the world on this fan club!I am sure everyone will enjoy viewing this link!
A great site to keep up-to-date on what is going on in the world of wildlife and those who take such amazing care of them! BECOME A FAN TODAY! Enjoy! Dawna
ARTIST - MICHELLE BASIC HENDRY
MUSKOKA, ONTARIO, CANADA
It is my pleasure to introduce you to my Friend and Colleague in the World of Art - Michelle Basic Hendry! Michelle has an amazing gift of making her paintings look and feel better than any photograph! The essence of the old with spirit, grace and beauty! Michelle is from Muskoka, Ontario, Canada and the owner of the sea turtle "Circle of Life" that I carved! Couldn't be in better hands! Check out Michelle's beautiful artistry!
LYNN LIPFORD
NATIVE GOURD ARTIST
"CREATIONS ON THE RIDGE"
FLORIDA, USA
It is an honor and a pleasure to introduce you to my friend and fellow Artist Colleague Lynn Lipford who specializes in creating the most beautiful Native Gourds!! They make stunning, unique gifts made straight from the heart!
Lynn is also mother to Jonny Lipford (Award winning Native Flutist)! Talent and skill are prevalent in this family! Jonny's link is below! He just released his newest CD! Incredible Native Flute Music AND incredible Gourds from this talented twosome! A gem of a family!
METIS AUTHOR DAVID BOUCHARD
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
BEST SELLING AUTHOR
NAMED TO THE ORDER OF CANADA
Metis Author David Bouchard has surrounded himself with the very best musical and visual artists in the aboriginal world. Intimately, poet, painters and musicians share the beauty of their respective cultures. Champion of literacy, sought after conference speaker, successful author...David Bouchard adds to his many literacy awards, the honour of being named to the Order of Canada.
WILDLIFE Partners & Connections
IAN BODNARYK
WILDLIFE CONSERVATIO PAINTER
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA
I had the good fortune of connecting with Ian on Facebook this year. Ian is a self taught artist with a natural God given gift! Ian's artistry is absolutely superb in every which way! He not only paints the wildlife but he projects a sentiment that personally I have not felt or seen before. Spend some time visiting my friend Ian's website, you will be glad you did! Thank you!
Best Selling Metis Author /Educator
Cl Stone Sculptors/Colleagues
Artists/Painters
Canadian Native Tshimshian West Coast Jewellery/Fashion Designer/Author
Native Flute Musicians/Award Winning Flute Makers
Healing Crystals & Spiritual Gifts
Intuitive/Spiritual Readings
This page was last updated: February 2, 2010
SOUTHERN OREGON SOAPSTONE
Southern Oregon, USA
I have had the great good fortune of getting to know and become friends with Dustin Stutzman who acquired Southern Oregon Soapstone. Having worked in the Southern Oregon Soapstone I can strongly attest to the degree of high quality soapstone! The colour variations within the soapstone are incredible, as is the energy which emerges from the stone quarried on the top of a mountain in Southern Oregon!!! The photos at the side show a couple of sculptures I did using Dustin's soapstone!
He currently does not have a website up as yet but you can reach him by emailing
