Aboriginal art, British Columbia, Alice Ravenhill, education
Abstract
Alice Ravenhill (1859-1954) used political know-how and networking to achieve her goals of enhancing the economic viability of Aboriginal arts and crafts in British Columbia. Yet, her efforts are poorly understood. This article provides context for the methods by which Ravenhill advanced her cause.
Author Biography
Mary Leah de Zwart, UBC
Sessional lecturer and M.Ed. cohort advisor, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, UBC
