Calvin Hunt.
Our visit to the workshop of Calvin Hunt was the perfect finishing touch to our week. He is smart, funny, humble and a highly respected artist, mentor, dancer and knowledge keeper.
As he spoke, the twinkle in his eyes glittered. His gift of storytelling was enhanced with his ever present movement, he danced while he spoke, perhaps not even knowing he was moving but his body responded to his words.
He is an expert carver, often commissioned by a government or a wealthy collector to create a unique piece. His work can be found all over the world and yet his workshop is quaint and rustic.
He is worldly and local, an elder and yet with the energy of a teacher on the first day of school. We loved being with him to deepen our understanding of the stories we had started to know.
We left with the story of the eclipse and an appreciation beyond any we could have gained elsewhere.
Saying goodbye to this adventure is both sad and energizing. We all have had moments of ROSES in full bloom, we have all had to deal with some THORNS, but most of all there are so many BUDS in all our hearts and minds to bring forward and celebrate.
Thank you to our old friends and our new friends for making this a magical adventure.
Homeward bound, leaving some of my heart with the Kwakwaka'wakw people, and the wildlife of beautiful British Columbia.
thanks for taking us along
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