About the Author
Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Lynda Gray is a member of the Ts'msyen Nation on the Northwest Coast of BC (Gisbutwada / Killerwhale Clan). She was born in Prince Rupert, but has lived in East Vancouver since she was a child. Lynda is the proud mother of two adult children: Northwest Coast artist Phil Gray and Dr. Robin R.R. Gray. She and her children have learned much
Lynda Gray is a member of the Ts'msyen Nation on the Northwest Coast of BC (Gisbutwada / Killerwhale Clan). She was born in Prince Rupert, but has lived in East Vancouver since she was a child. Lynda is the proud mother of two adult children: Northwest Coast artist Phil Gray and Dr. Robin R.R. Gray. She and her children have learned much about their Ts'msyen culture and community from their participation in the Lax Xeen Ts'msyen Dance Group based in Vancouver, BC as well as from attending traditional feasts in their home community of Lax Kw'alaams. Lynda has been actively learning her ancestral language since 2018.
Lynda is an active member of the Indigenous community. Her work is grounded in a strong belief in community development, youth empowerment, and culture as therapy. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from UBC, served as the Executive Director of the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) for 8 years, and currently serves on the National Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) Advisory Circle.
Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Lynda, Robin, and Phil Gray started the Ts’msyen Revolution Fund in 2022 to help support Ts’msyen individuals on their journey to (re)learn Ts'msyen language and culture in laxyuubm Ts’msyen (Ts’msyen territory).
The fund will begin by supporting a few small initiatives in 2022. As fundraising progresses, the fund will eventually offer a
Lynda, Robin, and Phil Gray started the Ts’msyen Revolution Fund in 2022 to help support Ts’msyen individuals on their journey to (re)learn Ts'msyen language and culture in laxyuubm Ts’msyen (Ts’msyen territory).
The fund will begin by supporting a few small initiatives in 2022. As fundraising progresses, the fund will eventually offer a range of activities, such as language immersion camps. More information on how the fund will function will be forthcoming.
Lynda, Robin, and Phil are from Lax Kw’alaams Kw’alaams, but all grew up in Vancouver. They have learned about their Ts’msyen culture and identity by participating in traditional Ts’msyen dance groups and feasts in Lax Kw’alaams, and by learning their language, Sm’algya̱x.
Learn more about the founders:
Phil Gray at www.tsimshianrevolution.ca or www.philgray.ca
Dr. Robin Gray at www.robingray.ca
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Ts'mysen Revolution Fund
Book the Author
Lynda Gray has done many presentations about First Nations 101 as well as many of the specific issues identified in the book such as education, child welfare, youth issues, justice, militarism, engaging the Indigenous community, and social justice. You can book Lynda to present at your bookstore, event, conference, work training, school,
Lynda Gray has done many presentations about First Nations 101 as well as many of the specific issues identified in the book such as education, child welfare, youth issues, justice, militarism, engaging the Indigenous community, and social justice. You can book Lynda to present at your bookstore, event, conference, work training, school, or popular education initiative. Presentations and workshops can be tailored to meet your specific area of interest.