Elizabeth Quocksister

“Elizabeth’s story is one of beauty and persistence, one that humanizes our lived experiences as Indigenous people. Her dedication to Kwakwaka'wakw culture and language, and her affinity for photographing the early days of our community shows us where we come from and how we adapted to life under the Indian Act.”
—Sonny Assu (Ligwiłda’xw of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nations), artist, author of Sonny Assu: A Selective History “This book, conveyed through beautiful imagery, is a powerful tribute to the legacy of Elizabeth Quocksister. It is a must-read primer for anyone looking to understand the traditional role of Indigenous women as 'keepers of history'."
—Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament and Leader of the Green Party of Canada “An important celebration of knowledge-keeper, photographic documentarian, and heroic Kwakwaka’wakw matriarch, Elizabeth Quocksister. Quocksister’s lifetime of vital contributions to cultural and community preservation, revitalization, and practice receives its due recognition in this reverent and inspiring story.”
—Christy Jordan-Fenton, award-winning coauthor of Fatty Legs “A glimpse into a history of a people through the lens of one of our own relatives is an inspiration. Elizabeth Quocksister: Keeper of History is beautifully written by Haley Healy and the delightful illustrations by Kimiko Fraser show the reader this small glimpse into the life of an amazing Indigenous woman, wife, and mother.”
—Simon Daniel James aka WINADZI, Indigenous artist and co-creator of "Raven Tales"