Gail White Eagle

My weavings are inspired by the relationship I have developed with my culture, ancestral lands and water.

I am grounded in my identity as an indigenous woman culture keeper. And believe it is instrumental to communicate various teachings & stories through my weavings & work.

My work is not limited to textile weaving however has an expansive range from medicine making, drumming, singing & dancing, canoeing, basketry, harvesting traditional plant & weaving materials, and processing foods. All of which inspire me daily.
Since I have engaged with the Coast Salish Wool Weaving Center as an Executive Board Member and the Burke Museum and established kinships with my cohort; my vision has expanded.

I was able to visit ancestral weavings and garments at Museums across the United States. My hopes are to be able to bring those items close to home for others to be able to introduce themselves. And, furthermore bridge the gap between our past and present by recreating those ancestral weavings to acknowledge our ancestors continue to live within us.