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Podcast: Collective Spirit Podcast
Episode: S2E8: Robert Charles Davidson (Haida, Tlingit)
Description: 2023 Community Spirit Award Honoree Robert Charles Davidson (Haida, Tlingit) shares his journey as a Tlingit/Haida carver and a career of over 65 years. His life is a testament to the power of art in the revival of indigenous culture. His artistic roots stem from the teachings of his father and grandfather, who instilled in him the importance of their own way of carving in the Haida style. Robert shares the significance of traditional ceremonies and how his artistic practice became the bridge to reconnect with one's roots and inspire subsequent generations of Haida and Tlingit c...