Erroll Ashley was born in 1964 in Enilda (near Slave Lake) in Alberta, Canada. He is a member of the Cree Nation, a tribe that mainly inhabits the eastern region of Canada. Erroll has made Vancouver his home, on and off, since the early 1980's. Related through marriage to the well-known Kwagiulth family, the Harpers, Erroll has been carving in their style since 1982. Erroll's original designs, incorporating traditional Kwagiulth characteristics, have come to the attention of both dealers and collectors. His graceful designs, inspired by his teachers, Doug and Charles Harper, are both works of art and treasured collector's items.