I used to go visit Bill Reid regularly when he had a studio at Granville Island, and I photographed and interviewed him several times. So when I carved my first canoe I naturally sought his advice. I will never forget that he told me, "I was the only Native that ever asked his advice about canoe carving." His canoe, the Lootas, is one of the finest canoes ever made.

That was the most valuable thing that I ever learned from Bill: That you should never be afraid to ask for help from your elders.

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