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Hello everyone, 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