Terrence Campbell (born in 1953) is Tahltan from Telegraph Creek BC, although much of his early life was spent in Prince George. He's part of the Wolf Clan. His Tahltan name is Ithskoski. When he was 9 years old he formulated his goal to become an artist.
As a youth he began training with Tahltan/Tlingit artist Dempsey Bob, and with his sister Dale Campbell. Terrence became a professional artist, and has also taught Native culture at schools as well as apprenticing other artists. In 1982, Terrence, along with Alvin Adkins and Dale Campbell carved a 30 ft. totem pole for the Museum of Northern British Columbia in Prince Rupert.
In 1991, Terrence and Dale carved a totem pole which was given to the people of Hong Kong by then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He is an accomplished jeweller with a unique and beautiful style. He presently lives part of the year in Arizona, where he mines high end turquoise stones for his creations. Much of his jewelry shows a Southwestern influence.
