"Seven Grandfather Teachings" Eco Shawl with artwork from Cody Houle

Designed by Anishinaabe artist Cody James Houle

"The Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, Humility & Wisdom - is a set of teachings that demonstrates what it means to live a “Good Life”- something I try to live by every day." Cody Houle

Art Print Shawls feel very soft and keep you warm. They drape beautifully and can be worn in a variety of ways. 

Shawls measure 180cm x 70cm, (70.5 inches x 27.5 inches) and  are made from 100% recycled polyester 

This scarf / shawl has the artist's signature imprinted in the fabric, and includes a tag with  artist's name and name of the artwork.

IMPORTED.

Cody James Houle (he/him), is a self-taught Anishinaabe independent artist based out of Brantford. Raised in an unsafe home in the small military city of North Bay, Ontario, Houle had to generate his own sense of security and sustain his survival through a deeply intimate connection to nature and his heart’s desire to create something meaningful in this life.

Growing up with intergenerational trauma and colonialism, Houle felt shame and guilt about being Native; now, his art allows him to show pride and strength in being an Indigenous man.

A self-taught painter, Houle has been active in the arts community for five years—since realizing he enjoyed the visual art form after he had already created multiple pieces at the age of 31. While drawn to abstract visualizations and animate florals, it is the woodland paintings that resonate most for Houle and his sense of his culture.

For him, paintings are teachings as long as one is open to learning the stories shared; great artists from the past can be mentors for the next generation of visionaries; works available for study feature techniques and stylized choices that unavoidably provide lessons in art and philosophy. Houle believes it is important to share art to inspire hope and encourages anyone (especially youth!) to create for the sake of creating; to express themselves and give expression to their lives because Indigenous life is art!