It is with immense pride and honour that we are able to announce today that our Dad has been awarded the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts
This award is in recognition for Dad's contribution and life long dedication to Gitxsan Art and Culture. As a result he has placed Kispiox and Hazelton on the world map of art.
The awards ceremony will take place at the Governor
General's home in Ottawa on March the 17th, 2003.
Dad, Mom and Rod are in Vancouver today, March the 4th for the media announcement, being held at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Later tonight APTN is scheduled to cover the story as well.
Here are web sites for you to click to, to see more about
this award, please surf and enjoy
Information about the award can be found at this site
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/ggvma/prsh13-3.asp
The speaker of the House of Commons will announce the laureates of the award after Question Period on Tuesday March 18th at 3:00 eastern.
Check the CPAC channel.
Singer Alan Moberg wrote a song for Dad: “Song For An Indian Carver”.
More information:
Kellie Nyce
Walter Harris Family
knyce@gitxsan.com
1 250 842 6780 ext 377
http://www.canadacouncil.ca/prizes/ggvma/prsh13-e.asp
Download file: Mar 4, 03 Canada Ccl For Arts News Release: GG's Awards in Visual and Media Arts
