Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship.
Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skillful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father’s words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way.
Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy, this book brings the Sk'ad'a Principles to life through the art of Janine Gibbons.
- ISBN10 1553799844
- ISBN13 9781553799849
- Publish Date 11 November 2021
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Publisher Portage & Main Press
- Imprint HighWater Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 40
- Language English