Tsimshian Eagle: a Culture Bearer's Journey

Download or read book Tsimshian Eagle: a Culture Bearer's Journey written by David A. Boxley and published by Chin Music. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised by his grandparents in the tiny village of Metlakatla, Alaska, David A. Boxley thought he was going to be a teacher and a basketball coach. Already on that path, he faced a choice: a secure teaching job in his hometown or a move to Seattle, where he would pursue an uncharted path and become a full-time Tsimshian artist, ultimately leading a revival of culture, art, dance, and song. "It's strange. I had to move from my traditional village to become a traditional carver and cultural leader." Tsimshian Eagle chronicles Boxley's life and art through images and interviews. What emerges is a boundlessly creative, restless man who has dedicated his life to keeping Tsimshian culture alive.