We are pleased to welcome Elder Jerry Francis of Klahoose First Nation as the newest member of our Elders' Advisory Council.
Jerry is a Cultural Interpreter and Bear Guide with the Klahoose Wilderness Report where he welcomes guests through cultural ceremonies and shares stories and teachings in ʔayʔaǰuθəm, the traditional language of the Klahoose people.
A fluent speaker of ʔayʔaǰuθəm, Jerry has played an important role in language revitalization efforts, including supporting the development of an e-dictionary of ʔayʔaǰuθəm. He is also an experienced skipper and has been an active canoe paddler for many years, carrying forward important cultural knowledge and traditions.
We are honoured to have Jerry join our Elders' Advisory Council.