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Max and Octy made it all happen Max Chickite is a Lekwiltok First Nations artist born and raised in Cape Mudge Village on Quadra Island. He began drawing, painting and carving at age 11. His early studies of his First Nations Kwagiulth heritage is reflected in both his paintings and carving. It was Canada Day, 1996 when Max stood carving a stump on the beach in front of Campbell River. A remarkable turn of events was about to unfold. After carving for about 10 hours, a wonderful Octopus was created...Octy was born.
Octy was a gift to the city from Max. The community responded with great appreciation for this gift. Thereafter, many things started to happen. Barb Comeau was watching Max carve that day and after they talked awhile, Barb was instrumental in suggesting a carving competition would be a good idea to pursue. So Max and Barb and friends Jack and Gladys Minshull established Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society and the Carving Competition started to take
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shape. In 1997, Max carved Orca to help kick off the first Annual Driftwood Carving Competition held on the Canada Day long weekend. Years later, for the 10th anniversary, Max created a new logo for the competition combining Octy with the Canadian Flag. The event has grown in leaps and bounds since those early day, this year it will celebrate its 17th Annual Competition. Everyone knows if... It’s Canada Day weekend it’s ....It’s carving in Campbell River
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Congratulations to the Campbell River Shoreline Arts Society for this spectacular event.
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Thank you ity with for enhancing our commun your beautiful carvings.
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