WOVEN

In collaboration with Soaring Circle, the brand WOVEN was created in 2023.  WOVEN aims to provide opportunities for Indigenous youth all across Canada to be inspired by design and entrepreneurship.  This design contest was the first of its kind and inspired youth to create a drawing that would possibly be woven into a blanket.  This collaboration and initiative provides the opportunity for the youth to see the potential in their talents. Summer Testawich from Syilx Territory in Snpinktn, B.C had the winning design called We are All One..

Summer Testawich is an award-winning Canadian actress of Cree and Latin American heritage, raised on the traditional Syilx Territory in Snpinktn, B.C. When not acting, Summer has a passion for horseback riding, aerial hoop, softball and lacrosse.  She loves spending time with her friends and family geocaching or exploring her Community. She made her acting debut as young Aline in the feature film Bones of Crows (CBC/APTN/SRC). Through this project, Summer spent many months traveling to show this important film to our communities and spending time with the elders. It is here that her art was most influenced.  At a young age, Summer has learned and understands the importance of the interconnectedness of all peoples.  Summer participated in the WOVEN contest through her school and was the successful candidate to have her design woven into a blanket.