“I provide collaborative and innovative Indigenous art and design to Sports Organizations, Schools, Businesses, Government, Non-Profits, Restaurants, and Galleries.” Jamin Zuroski
“I’m so grateful to have won the FIFA Vancouver Host City Poster Contest. From my childhood, I always looked up to the FIFA players and always wished I could share space with them. I feel that has come to a reality. Big thanks to our Coast Salish peoples, FIFA, the City of Vancouver, Province of BC, Media, Friends, Family and all of the behind the People, who are working so hard, to make the FIFA World Cup 26 come to reality.”
I carry the name T̕łaliskaso from the Kwago’ł, and the name
Hewgwas na̱nna̱n from the E’iksen.
Gayutła̱n lax̱a Kwago’ł dłu Mamaliliḵa̱la dłu ‘Na̱mg̱is dłu Da̱’naxdax̱w dłu Ma’a̱mtagila dłu Mowachaht dłu E’iksen.
I am from the Kwago’ł, Mamaliliḵa̱la, ‘Na̱mg̱is, Da̱’naxdax̱w, Ma’a̱mtagila, Mowachaht, and E’iksen
He’man g̱ag̱a̱mpi T̕łatł̕ała̱lis, hema̱n g̱ag̱asi T̕łaḵwagi’lakw.
My grandparents were the late George Cook, whose parents were Reginald Cook from the Kwago’ł and ‘Na̱mg̱is and Nellie Hamilton who was from the E’iksen; and Ruth Seaweed-Munday whose parents were from the Mamaliliḵa̱la, Da̱naxdax̱w and Ma’a̱mtagila. My grandfathers great-grandmother was K̕wak̕wabalas (G̱ag̱a) of the Mowachaht she was a relative of Chief Maquinna.
Jamin Zuroski and Late Grandpa George Cook
National impact with heartfelt intentions.
“We are proud and privileged to have worked alongside local Vancouver Island Indigenous artist Jamin Zuroski. Together, we created these special edition Indigenous-designed rugby shoulder pads that embody and represent Canadian culture and art.
The Eagle and Salmon highlight their strengths in this design by understanding their role in the world, pushing boundaries to reach their goals, and only reacting when most opportune.”
Gabrielle Senft, Metis, Currently Top-15 for Rugby Canada. Photo by Arden Gill
Do Indigenous art projects or collaborations happen sporadically, but are not part of a broader, ongoing strategy?
“After creating the 2024 70.3 IRONMAN finisher medals, I entered and completed the race, to earn it around my neck after crossing the finish line. Thank you to everyone who helped put this event together. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.”
Building Lasting Legacies that bring communities together on a National level. Gold, Silver, Bronze, Memories, Community Connection, Inspiration for the next event and much much more.
Two Games come together, sharing one vision of community connections, honour of our ancestors and the teachings they’ve taught us to navigate in todays world, with passion, playfulness and desire to share our gifts.
Team BC unveil their new uniforms with Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, at the B.C. Legislature ahead of the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer.
The jackets, shirts, toques, mittens and scarves were designed by Victoria-based Indigenous contemporary artist Jamin Zuroski.
The Royal Bay Soccer Academy currently consists of 90 members, both local and international. They also have a strong international program with students who have come from Mexico, Germany, Japan, Spain, Norway, and Brazil! Kyara and Taeya are in grade 12, Austin Grade 11 and Zubin Grade 10—all have been members of the program since their grade 9 year. The academy is coming up on its 10th anniversary in the 2025/2026 school year.
Jamin Zuroski
The MOST IMPORTANT thing I’ve learnt over the years, is that it’s so vital to SHARE OUR INHERITED GIFTS.
Through respect, research, collaboration, innovation and sharing of resources, POSITIVE GROWTH in self and throughout the world is INEVITABLE.
“On Dec. 11, 2024, I pedalled for 60 minutes and collected Winter items to Donate to the Victoria Mustard Seed. It was an amazing night and I’d like to personally thank everyone who donated. We made such a difference in helping to keep our community warm this season and beyond. I’d also like to thank the Times Colonist, Victoria News, DVBA and LeMonde for promoting and assisting with this fundraiser.“
Has the standard been surface-level connections with Indigenous artists or communities and nothing that goes beyond superficial partnerships?
Jamin Zuroski and Adrian Dix
Jamin Zuroski and Jody Wilson-RayBould, Welcome Home
Port Alberni Friendship Centre
Acera Insurance - Uptown - Collaboration with Rayn Cook-Thomas
Acera Insurance - Royal Bay
Want to differentiate in the market, by championing Indigenous culture but lack the right approach to do so authentically and meaningfully?
Mother Cindy Cook and Jamin Zuroski
“I’d like to thank my family for all of the teachings, advice and support, over the years.”
Jamin Zuroski and Granny Ruth Cook
Do you find fluorescent ceiling lights hard on your eyes?
Annex Fitness
BCAAFC
VNFC
Collaborate with Indigenous artists to create public art projects that advocate for Indigenous rights and visibility, such as murals, installations, and digital art pieces.
Sea to Sky - Converse High Tops - Baggins Shoes
Sandblasted Cedar - Orca
How can I support local Indigenous artists, while collaboratively aligning with shared murals and values?
40' Shipping Container Facelift
Cut Out Skateboards
Ursa Creative Indigenous Technology
Chief Wedlidi Speck and Jamin Zuroski
Victor Newman and Jamin Zuroski Bbqing Salmon
Love Live the Orca
Cherish
Camas Lelum Primary Care Clinic
1st Place - Peace Hills Trust Art Contest
The “Feather” honours cultural practices and protocols. The two “Salmon Heads” honour community connections. The “Heart” honours meaningful collaboration.
Left, Steven Cook, Middle, GaGa Gwagwabalas (Steven Cook's Mother), Right, Bert Cook
“I’m so grateful for my family and those who came before me, whom paved the way and shared their teachings, so I could build on them, to make our communities healthy, respectful and vibrant. In my opinion, I feel like we still have a long way to go, to build true community unity, but I’m up for the task and am excited to collaborate on how we can share our gifts and live our best life.
Jane Cook
Jamin Zuroski is an Award Winning ‘Namgis First Nations Artist, residing in Victoria, BC. Jamin holds mixed ancestry from Ukrainian and Polish on his father’s side and ‘Na̱mg̱is, Da̱naxdax̱w, Ma’a̱mtagila, Mowachit, and E’iksen on his mother’s side. Jamin is one of three siblings from his mother, Cindy Cook and is a grandchild to Ruth and George Cook. The Gigalgam Cook family comes from Alert Bay, which is located on Cormorant Island. Alert Bay sits on the regional lands of the Kwakwaka’wakw, the Kwak’wala speaking peoples.
Since 1985, Jamin has lived in Victoria, BC, on the lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. Jamin continues to visit Alert Bay, to attend cultural ceremonies and events. He knows that his heritage and desire for community connections, is the heartbeat and fuel of his everyday actions.
Jamin was first introduced to learn and practice a variety of West Coast Indigenous design styles in grade seven at James Bay Elementary School. During this time of artistic learning, he instantly became spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally connected to the stories and legends of West Coast Indigenous Peoples.
As Jamin navigated and practiced art throughout junior high and high school, he was honoured numerous art awards. During his teenage years, he was offered after hours opportunities to continue his practice and artistic learning under the mentorship and guidance of Victor Newman, Carey Newman and Rande Cook. During those years and still to this day, he learns about his cultural heritage, Indigenous world views, social responsibility, leadership, community engagement, allyship, cultural integration, and social impact.
For over 25 years, Jamin has practiced and worked with a variety of artists, community members, organizations, businesses, schools, Friendship Centres and government on a variety of cultural projects and initiatives. Some of the current mediums he works with are cedar wood carving, cedar and glass sandblasting, mural painting, canvas painting, and computer graphics.
“May we continue to share our gifts with the world, with authenticity and integrity.”
Ha̱yulis ḵ̕wax̱anakwa̱la x̱a̱n’s gwayilelas
Our ways are always growing
Jamin Zuroski
