Snoqualmie Artist Collection

We are excited to announce our Snoqualmie Artist Collection featuring new products all designed by Snoqualmie artists! Eighth Generation is owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe, and we are proud to share this beautiful collection that combines the styles, symbols, and stories of the Snoqualmie people by contemporary Snoqualmie artists. On December 9, 2024, we launched nine products by Snoqualmie artists, which join the three current products we have by Snoqualmie artists.

Blending Coast Salish Shapes with Modern Illustrations by Nychelle Schneider

Be the Change Sticker Sheet by Snoqualmie artist Nychelle Schneider

Whether you’re a water defender, champion of the ancestral lands’ movements, or supporter of animal rights, your values are reflected in our Be the Change Sticker Sheet designed by Nychelle Schneider (Snoqualmie). Here, she includes a soaring duck, swimming humpback whale, and shining salmon; all in her unique blend of traditional Coast Salish shapes and modern digital illustrations. Her sheet also includes the phrases “BE THE CHANGE” and “haʔɬ dadatu”, which is “good morning” in Lushootseed. "These illustrations help orient you back towards the earth and to cultivating safe and healthy spaces for all,” shares Nychelle.

Nychelle has also designed a water bottle and notebook that will be available soon.

Celebrating the Pacific Northwest with Rhonda J. Spencer

Northwest Meadows Sticker Sheet by Snoqualmie artist Rhonda J. Spencer

"Anyone who knows me knows that my heart belongs in the woods among nature," says Rhonda J. Spencer (Snoqualmie). "Since I was a little girl, my family has kept me connected to nature through harvesting, fishing, camping in our teepee, and hiking among the trees." In her Northwest Meadows Sticker Sheet, she shares six Pacific Northwest flora and fungi, including: A blossoming Nootka rose, a stalk of purple lupine, hot-pink fireweed, morels, yellow chanterelle mushrooms, and a pair of king bolete mushrooms, crowned by a tree frog. These stickers are perfect for the person who also loves the colorful, interesting, and sometimes unexpected treasures of the woodlands and meadows of the Pacific Northwest.

Misty Journey Water Bottle by Snoqualmie artist Rhonda J. Spencer

A misty morning hike through the woods in the Pacific Northwest is like walking through a dream and artist Rhonda J. Spencer has perfectly captured the mystical feeling of a foggy hike in our Misty Journey Water Bottle. "When I spend time in nature, when I hike or go out harvesting with my family, I always think of my ancestors that walked these lands before me," shares Rhonda. "How my great, great, great—many great generations before me—grandmother walked barefoot from Lake Sammamish in Issaquah to Seattle to sell her baskets, and then would hike over the pass to harvest. I can't help but think of my ancestors: I always lay my hands on the trees and feel their spirit, I breathe in the smells of the forest and my mind just floats away with the thoughts of them." The white body of this beautiful water bottle has a textured eggshell finish for grip, while the trees are spot-glossed for extra impact, making it perfect for staying hydrated while hiking, or as your everyday water bottle.

Forager Fine Art Print by Snoqualmie artist Rhonda J. Spencer

Inspired by an encounter with a chubby-cheeked chipmunk, Rhonda J. Spencer (Snoqualmie) speaks to the beauty of our beloved natural world in her Forager Fine Art Print. Her rendition of this little forest friend is a beautiful reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. "Every time I go out in nature, it amazes me with its gems. Each harvesting experience is different, and I witness something new every time I am out in the woods. Many people are about conquering this mountain or that lake; but if you intentionally slow yourself down and see, you will witness so much more than another "check off" on your bucket list. When you slow down and be mindful, you let nature show you its gems."

New Life Rises Fine Art Print by Snoqualmie artist Rhonda J. Spencer

Looking out over a fire-blackened hillside or meadow, one of the first signs of life returning are the splashes of vibrant green stalks and powerfully pink blossoms of the fireweed. "Chamerion angustifolium—fireweed—is one of the most useful plants, as every part of it can be used as either medicine, food, clothing, bedding along with its beauty," shares Rhonda J. Spencer (Snoqualmie). She honors this beautiful bloom in her New Life Rises Fine Art Print. Here, she centers a stalk of thriving fireweed, symbolizing hope and a very important message. "As a survivor of assault, I relate my story to this flower. It is a story that all who have experienced a trauma will understand: the emotions that one struggles with as you try to recover from all the hurt, betrayal, and devastation of their wildfire that forever rocked your life. To me, fireweed says that, despite the devastations that we have to endure we can still rise through them and become something beautiful. We can be useful no matter the desolation we encounter. This bright beautiful flower says, "Yes, you can rise out of these ashes and despite your scars you can be useful to all of those around you." Just like the fireweed it is important that we rise!"

Honoring the Salmon with Bethany Fackrell

Regeneration Journal by Snoqualmie artist Bethany Fackrell

A salmon's journey is a true adventure. "Their journey of survival is something that lives inside them without being taught; much like our cultural roots that are ingrained in us. We know that life itself is a journey worth writing about," shares Bethany Fackrell (Snoqualmie), the artist who designed our Regeneration Journal. In a beautiful brown vegan “leather” cover, Bethany’s Regeneration design is printed on the front, highlighting swimming salmon, mighty mountains, and gold-embossed crossed paddles. Write your own journey as you embark on the adventure of life in our Regeneration Journal.

Snoqualmie Designs with a Contemporary Twist by Taylor Cameron

Salish Sockeye Enamel Pin and Salish Moon Enamel Pin by Snoqualmie artist Taylor Cameron

Snoqualmie artist, Taylor Cameron, also honors the salmon in our Salish Sockeye Enamel Pin. "The sustenance of life is the sockeye salmon," she shares. An important food source for Coast Salish people since the beginning of time, Taylor highlights this fierce fish in her Salish Sockeye Enamel Pin.

sdukʷalbixʷ (Snoqualmie) stories tell of how many good things are gifts from Moon the Transformer. "We are the People of the Moon," says Taylor Cameron (Snoqualmie). She honors that celestial connection in our Salish Moon Enamel Pin. Wear this beautiful enamel pin as a reminder of your connection to both the sky and the earth, and your place in the beautiful, natural cycle of things.

Salish Waters Fine Art Print by Snoqualmie artist Taylor Cameron

The Snoqualmie people and other Pacific Northwest-based Native tribes have paddled the waters of the Puget Sound since time immemorial. Artist Taylor Cameron (Snoqualmie) honors that experience and the sea's finned and furred inhabitants in our Salish Waters Fine Art Print. Four paddle outlines reach across the page, featuring a Killer Whale, Humpback Whale, Sea lion, and Salmon, all of which are "sea life that hold cultural, spiritual and ecological importance to the Coast Salish people in Washington State," says Taylor. Below, Taylor has shared the significance of each creature to her tribe in her own words:

Killer Whale: Symbolizes strength, protection and spiritual guidance. Orcas are seen as ancestors or carry the spirits of deceased relatives. Orcas play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems.
Humpback Whale: Symbolizes good luck, abundance, and fertility. Seen as messengers between the physical and spiritual worlds and often associated with creation stories. They maintain marine ecosystems and presence indicates healthy oceans.
Sea lion: Symbolizes strength and provision. Associated with spiritual guidance, protection and healing. Their adaptability, resilience, and sense of community play a role in the ecosystem.
Salmon: Symbolizes renewal and abundance. Salmon are a central part of the Pacific Northwest tribal cultures and are an important source of food for our communities. Salmon are sacred to our people and are a gift from creator. Healthy salmon populations support the scenic landscapes that attract residents and tourists to Washington. Other species in the Salish sea also depend on salmon as a food source.