It is an honour to show you some of the wonderful indigeneous 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
