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Peter, Thank you for telling us about the death of Bill Reid. As someone who lived in Canada for a long time, I feel sad to hear this. And to all you Canucks, my sympathy. I know he was an icon. Joy Graham (Perth Australia) >Unless it slipped by me, I don't think news about the death of Bill Reid has >been noted on the list. Bill Reid was a Parkinsonian and an outstanding >Haida artist. He died yesterday at age 78. An outstanding carver, Reid is >credited with saving the aritistic tradition of the Haida people. He became >famous for the revival of contemporary Haida pole carving, for his >printmaking and jewelry in gold and silver and for his monumental bronze >sculptures. One of his most famous works is the bronze sculpture, The Canoe, >at the Canadian embassy in Washington. >Bill Reid brought prominence both to the preservation of native culture on >the West Coast and Parkinson's awareness in Canada. > >His artistry and craftsmanship will be a lasting legacy to his people and >his country. > >Peter > >************************************************************************** >Peter Kidd >Learning Materials Consulting Services >62 Coronation Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3N 2M6 Canada >Tel/FAX: (902) 443-4262 Email: [log in to unmask] >URL: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~aa163/peterkidd.html