Heidi Henderson

Cultural Background: Tlingit Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw, Vancouver Island, BC

Heidi Henderson, Ya̱x̱wa Yayax̱wsa̱m, is a Scandinavian Tlingit Kwagu’ł mixed-media artist and proud citizen of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida of Alaska living in British Columbia, Canada.

Her work blends traditional, ancestral, and contemporary elements that reflect her ancestry, lived experience and unique West Coast style.

As an artist, she draws inspiration from her rich cultural heritage and the beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.

Heidi works in copper & sterling silver, cedar, fabric, felt, digital media, watercolour, acrylic, and oil.