Roy Henry Vickers is one of Canada’s best-known and respected First Nations artists. Born June 4, 1946, his father was a fisherman of Haida, Heiltsuk, and Tsimchian ancestry, and his mother was a teacher of European descent. She was adopted into the Eagle clan at Kitkatla, British Columbia, in the 1940s, thereby making Vickers a member of the Eagle Clan as well. He integrates the influences of his varied cultural background, resulting in a style that is uniquely his own.

Vickers is a multidisciplinary artist working in carving, printmaking, and design. He is also known for his award-winning children’s books and his inspirational storytelling presentations. His work is composed of clean lines, vivid colours, and a deep love and appreciation for the natural world.

In 1986, Vickers opened The Roy Henry Vickers Gallery in Tofino, BC, building the gallery from the ground up with the help of his family and friends, including famous carver Henry Nolla. The gallery has become a must-see for Tofino locals and tourists.

Vickers has been honoured with a plethora of awards throughout his career, including the Order of British Columbia in 1998, the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal for Contributions to Canadian Culture in 2003, the Order of Canada in 2007, and a Grammy nomination for his design of The Grateful Dead’s CD box collection in 2018. His painting, A Meeting of Chiefs (1987) was the official provincial gift to Queen Elizabeth II in 1987 at the Commonwealth Summit held in Vancouver. In 1993, he gifted The Homecoming (1993) to Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltzin at the Vancouver Summit. Vickers has also served on the Board of Directors Artistic Advisor for Vancouver International Airport's new terminal from 1987-1995, and as the inaugural Elder in Residence for the BC Arts Council, a key role for indigenous self-determination and equity. He has stated that he is most proud of The Raven Totem he carved for the house of Walkis in Owikeeno.

In addition to his incredibly prolific artistic career, Vickers founded VisionQuest, a facility focused on rehabilitating those with addictive personalities. VisionQuest specializes in those afflicted by low income, First Nations individuals, and those entrenched in the justice system.