Luschiim Arvid Charlie was born in Quamichan, one of the Cowichan
Villages, in 1942 and has lived in the Duncan area all of his life.
From the age of three, he began learning about plants and their
various uses from the Elders in his family. Since then, he has made
it a personal priority to gather knowledge about the natural
environment. In 2007, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters
degree at Malaspina University-College in recognition of of his
extensive contributions to the teaching of Coast Salish culture and
traditions in a wide range of contexts, as well as his commitment
to the protection of the environment and preservation of the
Hul′q′umi′num′ language.
Nancy Turner is internationally known for her work in ethnobotany,
the study of plants and cultures. She is a Distinguished Professor
Emerita in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of
Victoria, and holds honorary degrees from Vancouver Island
University, University of Northern British Columbia and Simon
Fraser University and a doctorate from the University of British
Columbia. Turner has published over 20 books, and dozens of
scholarly papers and popular articles. For many years Nancy Turner
has worked closely with Indigenous Elders, her teachers,
collaborators and friends, to record their knowledge and
understanding of plants, ecology and traditional stewardship
practices. Working closely with many First Nations, she has helped
develop and support programs for retaining, enhancing and promoting
the rich heritage of traditional botanical knowledge within
communities. Her work with the Haida spans almost 50 years and
reflects an intimate respect for their traditional ecological
knowledge and the uses and importance of plants on Haida Gwaii. She
lives in Nanaimo, BC.
"an inherently fascinating and informative read for both academia
and
the non-specialist general reader with an interest in plants of the
West Coast
and their traditional uses by Coast Salish peoples. Exceptionally
well
organized and presented." -Midwest Book Review
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