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House Hansard - 186

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 186 - Apr/27/23
Mr. Taylor Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley, NDP)
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Mr. Speaker, when I first visited Bella Coola, several Nuxalk people encouraged me to track down Clyde Tallio, their knowledge keeper. The words “knowledge keeper” conjure an image of a wizened elder, so I surprised to discover that Clyde was an energetic 30 year old. After high school, instead of university, Clyde undertook five years of intensive traditional training with a group of elders and became one of only a handful of people who speak the Nuxalk language fluently. He was initiated as an Alkw, a ceremonial speaker and knowledge keeper. Clyde's work revitalizing the Nuxalk culture, language and ceremonies now spans two decades and has made a tremendous impact. Next month, the University of British Columbia is bestowing upon him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his work. I spoke to Clyde the other day and he told me, “Our ways work. Our ways are relevant. Our ways are the future.” I want to congratulate Clyde.
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