Elders I Have Known

It is an honour to show you some of the amazing Indigenous Elders who I have known. These are tireless, wise and beautiful souls who have contributed to the betterment of their communities and Canada as a whole. I am forever grateful for what you have given me. David D. Varis February 2015

Gordon Nepinak, Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba – Correctional Service Canada Elder and Healer (deceased)
Rita Joe (2 images), Eskasoni First Nation, Nova Scotia – poet, song writer, and Order of Canada Recipient (deceased)
Dr. Joseph Couture, Maskwacis (Hobbena) First Nation, Alberta - First Aboriginal Canadian Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, author, healer and National Aboriginal Achievement Award Recipient in Health (deceased)
Patrick Augustine, Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick – UPEI Master of Island Studies Graduate, Ph.D. Candidate at Carleton University and Aboriginal consultant
John Peters, Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island – former Correctional Service Canada Elder
Winston Taylor, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario - Correctional Service Canada Elder

Other Projects

Light Fascination Portraits
2014
angel
2014
Canadian Performers at Celebration Zone 2014
2014
Island Sunset
2015
Lighthouses
2014
prayer
2014
Sofie
2014
Monks and Nuns
2015
Puerto Vallarta Workers - 2014
2014
Being Indigenous in the 21st Century
2024
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