Within the first day of arriving for a near two-week stay in Smithers, B.C., to delve into discovering the stories of the traditional Wet'suwet'en People, I learned about Niwus. And I continued to learn about this sacred medicine until the day I left.

“What I do, what I make with my hands from my heart and my experience, I think it’s enough. After all is said and done, I’ve ended up back here in my father’s territory feeling like I actually do belong and like I’m bringing something, bringing something back, something to show. It makes me feel good now. I feel proud of myself.” He paused. “It took me a long time to get there though.”