eff Mcdougall, a Nimpkish Band Member, was born in Alert Bay, British Columbia, into a family of tradition and noble stature. His mother Christine Scow, daughter of Hereditary Chief Sam Scow, is greatly respected by the people of the Kwakiutl Nation. This nobility entitles Jeff to utilize numerous crest designs such as the Bear, Killer whale, Thunderbird, and Wolf. Being a Kwakiutl Indian depicts a vision and inspires Jeff to create and become a part of his art.
     

  
He has had various occupations over the years; commercial fisherman; welder; and paramedic, but his true aspirations lay with his creativity in the form of artistic traditions which have been handed down from generation to generation.

 Jeff currently resides in Calgary, Alberta with his wife and son. He offers originality, uniqueness and quality wearable art that is symbolic of a mystical connection with nature.

         As a native jeweler, Jeff McDougall is exceptional in his execution of traditional Kwakiutl design and engraving techniques. He brings this dedication to excellence in his jewelry resulting in superior quality gold and silver art forms.