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Charles Edenshaw

Christian WhiteFrom Hand to Hand: The Legacy of Charles Edenshaw
(2003, 47 min.) CANADA
Director: Marianne Jones (Haida)
Producer: Jeff Bear (Maliseet)
Produced in association with: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
In English and Haida with English subtitles.
Ravens and Eagles series.

Jim HartThis documentary examines the life and art of Charles Edenshaw (1839-1924), one of the North Pacific Coast's most prolific carvers. His descendants—Robert Davidson, Carmen Goertzen and Christian White, celebrated artists in their own right—discuss his legacy as Haida elders have passed it down to them.

Image credit: Charles Edenshaw - courtesy of Jeff Bear; Christian White - courtesy of Jeff Bear; Jim Hart - courtesy of Jeff Bear

Jeff Bear

Marianne Jones

Listening to Our Ancestors: Films from the North Pacific Coast, DC
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