Cameron Decker

Cameron Decker is a proud member of the Diné (Navajo) Nation. He is a Salish descendant. He is the former chair and faculty of the Fine Arts department at Salish Kootenai College where he has taught courses in studio arts, art history and portfolio since 2011.  Cameron received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History at the University of New Mexico. He received his Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Arts in Education at the University of Montana. He is a painter, printmaker, and ceramic artist. He takes pride in educating people about art and bringing people together for meaningful art experiences. His wife is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes and is one of the few fluent speakers remaining and is teaching Cameron how to speak Salish. Together they are raising their four young children to be creative, cultural, and fluent Salish speakers.