Gary Manson (Xulsimalt) will bring cultural teachings to guide us in beginning each day in a good way. He (along with his son Adam Manson) was named as the 2020 Honour in Heritage Award recipients for their dedicated work to champion the resurgence of the Hul’q’umi’num language and their service as mentors, advisors, and collaborators to many individuals and organizations in our region.

Gary is a respected Snuneymuxw Elder and a community leader, who generously shares cultural teachings and his own story with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners, building new understandings rooted in respectfulness.