Elaine Timentwa Emerson (Colville), Omak, Washington
Elaine Emerson learned weaving techniques at the age of six from her mother, Julia "Cecelia" Timentwa, and completed her first basket at age 14. For over 25 years, she has been actively engaged in weaving baskets and teaching classes to keep the art, heritage, and culture of her people alive. Elaine is a recipient of the First Peoples Fund Cultural Capital Award.

Pat Courtney Gold (Wasco and Tlingit), Scappoose, Oregon
Pat began basket making in the early 1990s and is now known as one of four people credited with reviving the Wasco art of full-turn twine with geometric images and motifs. Pat now teaches classes on her home reservation in Warm Springs and throughout the Northwest. Pat is a recipient of the First Peoples Fund Cultural Capital Award, Oregon Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Award, and a fellowship through the National Museum of the American Indian.

Elaine Grinnell (Jamestown S'Klallam and Lummi), Sequim, Washington
Elaine Grinnell is not only a master basket weaver, but also a drum maker, teacher, and storyteller, sharing stories passed down to her by her grandfather. She most recently began working as a cultural specialist in the S'Klallam language program, after retiring from the Port Angeles school district. Elaine is a former president and current board member of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association.

Khia Grinnell (Jamestown S'Klallam and Lummi), Sequim, Washington
Khia Grinnell began her involvement with the basketry tradition of her S'Kallam and Lummi ancestors as a small child, gathering cedar with her grandmother, master basket weaver Elaine Grinnell. Fifteen years later, Khia weaves her own baskets, and shares the skill with her siblings as she perfects her own talents in the art. Khia's art has been shown in the 2006 Northwest Folklife Festival and in her local tribal gallery. Khia has also  taught weaving at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.

Nettie Kuneki Jackson (Klickitat), White Swan, Washington
Nettie Jackson spent most of her early years around accomplished basket makers, and lived with her Klickitat grandmother Mattie Spencer Slockish, an accomplished basket maker, every summer until she was 12. Today, Nettie is recognized as one of the most skilled and creative Klickitat basket makers and has published a book on Klickitat basketry. Nettie received the 2000 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Robert Kentta (Siletz), Siletz, Oregon
As Director of Siletz Cultural Resources, Robert Kentta is active in supporting and promoting Native heritage and cultural events, particularly in local schools. Robert studied basket making with master weaver Gladys Muschampis, and exhibits, among others, baskets such as the ceremonial young girl's dance hat. He is also a regalia maker.

Bud Lane (Siletz), Siletz, Oregon
For over 20 years Bud Lane has been weaving baskets of gathered materials, including hazel, spruce root, bear grass, and willow, but he is known especially for his hats. He teaches Siletz traditional arts, language, and culture at the Siletz Valley School and in nearby communities. In 2005 Bud served as chairman for the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association's annual Gathering. Lane has served three times as a master artist with the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program of the Oregon Folklife Program.

Theresa Mendoza (Makah and Lummi), Neah Bay, Washington
Since the age of six, Theresa Mendoza has woven baskets. Since she was thirteen, she has lectured and demonstrated at the Makah Cultural and Research Center. Theresa loves her craft and eagerly shares her knowledge. Of her art she has said, "Weaving shows who I am. Weaving shows our ancestors are still with us."

June Parker (Makah and Lummi), Neah Bay, Washington
At a young age, June Parker was taught to gather traditional basket materials. Her maternal grandmother inspired June to weave, and her paternal grandmother encouraged her to preserve old patterns. She shares these basketry traditions and her culture through weaving and teaching. In 2005 June was commissioned to create a basket with flags of the United States and Norway, presented to the King of Norway.

Theresa Parker (Makah and Lummi), Neah Bay, Washington
Theresa Parker learned her basket making skills through her grandmothers' patience, and has been creating baskets for over forty years; she shares her knowledge of basketry and its techniques across the United States and abroad. Theresa is Educational Curator of the Makah Cultural and Research Center and a founding board member of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association.

Bernadine Phillips (Colville), Omak, Washington
Bernadine is a founding member and current executive director of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association. Adopting the ancient methods of the Okanogan and Methow bands, Bernadine has been weaving coiled cedar root baskets for the past 14 years. Learning the skills of coil weaving from her cousin, Elaine Emerson, Bernadine now teaches and demonstrates basketry to others.

Craig Phillips (Colville), Omak, Washington
Craig has been gathering and weaving since he was three years old, taught by and assisting his mother, Bernadine Phillips, and other members of his family and community.

Harold "Jimmi" Plaster (Lummi), Bellingham, Washington
Taught by his mother Lisa Plaster and other elders in his community, Jimmi began weaving at the age of 12, and by 15 he was already teaching others.

Lisa Plaster (Lummi), Bellingham, Washington
Lisa Plaster has been gathering for 20 years, weaving for 16 years, and teaching for 11. She is a respected weaver not only within her Lummi community but also among neighboring communities.

Karen Reed (Chinook and Puyallup), Puyallup, Washington
Karen learned to weave baskets with her grandmother, Hattie Allen Cross, and with Beatrice Black, a Quinault weaver. Since then she has learned from many different teachers, including National Heritage Fellowship awardee Bruce Subiyay Miller. Karen primarily creates cedar baskets but also researches and revives traditional techniques that are almost extinct. Karen has served as a board member of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association.

Lynda Squally (Chinook and Puyallup), Milton, Washington
Lynda Squally, who learned to weave at the age of 12, has had many teachers, including her mother, master weaver Karen Reed, and Maori weavers of New Zealand. Lynda is known for her woven cedar baskets and has done many public demonstrations.

Laura Wong-Whitebear (Colville), Seattle, Washington
Laura, president of the board of the Northwest Native American Basketweavers Association, was first taught weaving in 1994 by Arline Cailing and Gladys Gonzales. Before joining NNABA, Laura worked mainly with non-traditional materials, but she is now dedicated to learning and researching traditional plateau basketry. She was a recent recipient of an artist fellowship at the National Museum of the American Indian and is involved in many other Native American causes and activities.