Bill Helin
Renowned Tsimshian ArtistWorking hand-in-hand to bring timeless tribal crests to beautiful, wearable moccasin art.
Exquisite Tsimshian Crests on Soft Canadian Leathers
One of the defining milestones of Spirit Moccasins is our custom range featuring over 18 stunning Tsimshian Crests designed exclusively by legendary Canadian artist Bill Helin.
Hummingbird
The Messenger of Joy & HealingThe Hummingbird represents beauty, grace, and unique healing qualities. It is a legendary symbol of pure friendship, joy, and the bringing of playfulness to our natural paths.
Bill Helin
Tsimshian Master Carver & StorytellerBill Helin was born in Prince Rupert, BC, and belongs to the Tsimshian Nation (Gits'iis Tribe (Gitgeese)). Over a legendary career spanning decades, Bill has created monumental wood carvings, delicate gold jewelry, and illustrations representing ancestral spiritual lineages. His deep connection with ancestral oral histories allows him to capture the fluid, breathing essence of nature’s creature guides. Spirit Moccasins is honoured to showcase his original creations, permanently translating his ancestral canvas on premium, soft Canadian leathers.