Northwest Coast Art, Salish Art. Artwork is “Tlingit Pacific Northwest Black Bear & Mountains Art Print“ by Nick Alan Foote. Nick Alan is an Alaskan Native who is living and working in the Pacific Northwest. Visit his shop at “NickAlanArt” on Etsy. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State), currently living in New York, one of the things I miss most are the reminders of the rich Native American culture which is infused into the wider culture of the PNW. Native American art is one aspect of American Indigenous culture, and upon closer study it often speaks volumes regarding Native American heritage and history. This magnificent art piece is one example. Art is crucial for many reasons, including that when historical records are ruined and/or occurrences in history are minimized, the artworks depicting that era and the people of that culture speak so clearly and loudly in such a way that they shine a light on the obvious truths that are in contrast to the falsities that have been presented. So, we should enjoy cultural art, but I think most importantly we should appreciate it for its broader messages.