The Canoe He Called Loo Taas Counting Ten writers from a variety

Ten writers from a variety of disciplines were selected to comment on the nature and scope of Native humour in all its forms

Opening Address or Thanksgiving Address

Profiling tensions of gender and class within the community

Many of Canada's cities trace their roots to the fur trade

Gerald Taiaiake Alfred

The Canoe He Called Loo Taas Counting Ten writers from a varietyThe Canoe He Called Loo Taas celebrates the true story of a 50 foot, community carved canoe made from a single cedar tree, which was designed and carved by Amanda Steven's late father, Bill Reid. Loo Taas, pronounced, loo toss, are the Haida words meaning wave eater. In 2009, Loo Taas was the alternate mode of transportation for the Olympic Torch while touring Haida Gwaii. Elder Percy Williams was the torchbearer. Award winning illustrator Michael