James Sewid
Canadian writer and Kwakwaka'wakw leader(1913–1988)
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James Sewid, OC (December 31, 1913 – May 18, 1988) was a Canadian fisherman, author and former Chief councillor of the Kwakwaka'wakw at Alert Bay, British Columbia.[1]
James Sewid | |
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| Born | December 31, 1913 |
| Died | May 18, 1988 (aged 74) |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
In 1969, he published his autobiography Guests Never Leave Hungry: The Autobiography of James Sewid, a Kwakiutl Indian, edited by James P. Spradley. The book was reprinted in 1995, several years after Sewid's death.[2]
In 1971, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions to the welfare of his people and for fostering an appreciation of their cultural heritage".[3]
