Tag Archives: James Francis Swan sr

Artist and Chief James Swan: on funerary rites, putting spirits to rest and the thunderbird (Part 3/3)

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

(Safe Journey. James UuKwaqum Swan*) James, you were talking about letting the spirit of a person go after they’ve died by practicing what you called “dealing with things the right way…” In our culture, we have a song called the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bestiary, First Nations, Ghosts, Vancouver Island, Voices & Visionaries | Tagged Ahousaht, Art, Black Magic, Circle Sentencing, Death, First Nations, Funerary Rites, Ghost, Grave, Grief, Hishuk ish tsawalk, James Francis Swan sr, Luke Swan, Manhousaht, Mrs Rosie Swan, Nootka, Nuu-chah-nulth, Prayer, Sea Serpent, Spirit, Thunderbird, Vancouver Island, Whale | 1 Comment

Artist and Chief James Swan: on First Nations legendary creatures and animal spirits (Part 1/3)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Shanon Sinn

(True Reflections. James UuKwaqum Swan) Ahousaht is located on Flores Island, off the west coast of Vancouver Island. The community is only accessible by boat or air, but as anyone who has ever been there can tell you, it’s well … Continue reading →