Graydio Canada David Gray

Musician Matt Mays on the hoser vibe, a musician’s confidence, dealing with
the normal world, and being newly sober— 90 meetings in 90 days battling
“the only disease you can get yelled at for having.”

Gaajiaawaa (Linda Tollas) is a respected Haida Elder who has been deeply involved in sharing and preserving the Haida culture. She participates on occasional expedition cruises through Haida Gwaii, where her presence and storytelling enrich the experience for travelers, offering a personal understanding of the Haida heritage and the significance of the ancient villages and remote beaches visited.
James Williams is a former Haida Watchman, and is currently a guide at the Haida Gwaii Museum, which is known for its extensive collection of Haida historical objects, contemporary art, archives, and natural history collection. The museum offers a rich experience of Haida culture, blending Haida knowledge with western science, art, and politics.

Lorna Crozier has won just about every literary award our country has to offer. She’s an officer of the Order of Canada, has at last count five honourary doctorates. She’s been asked to read her work on every continent except Antarctica, and has mentored dozens of Canada’s best writers. She’s also patient enough to dawdle along a sea side path with me.