David Neel was an infant when his father, a Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw artist, died, triggering events that would separate him from the traditions of his homeland on Vancouver Island. Drawing on memory, legend, and his own art, Neel recounts his struggle to reconnect with his culture and become an accomplished Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw artist. His memoir is a testament to the strength of the human spirit to overcome great obstacles and to the power and endurance of Indigenous culture and art. Residence: Vancouver, B.C.
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