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.