Joylene Nowell Butler

"Man's heart away from nature become hard." Standing Bear

I am Metis and have been writing for 22 years. I attended Simon Fraser University before moving to Prince George with my husband and five sons in 1979. I am a member of several online workshops and have critiqued such prize winning novels as: The Throw Away Piece by Jo Ann Hernandez, The Pendulum Swing by Dave Shields (author of The Race) and Dark Maidens by Alan Jackson. I have just completed by fifth suspense novel "Omatiwak: Woman Who Cries."

Contact Joylene:
55035 Jardine Road, Cluculz Lake, BC 
Tel: (250) 441-3343    
Email: jbutler@telus.net

Marion Hunt-Doig

Marion Hunt-Doig is a cultural trailblazer and educator. Since 1974, Marion has presented here First People's Program, sharing the traditions of the First Nations culture and heritage to children and adults in her community, in British Columbia and around the world. Marion's unique program is part museum exhibit, part lecture and part dance recital, all designed to highlight the First Nations culture.

The centrepiece of her program is button blankets that she so carefully masks. A talented fabric artist, these blankets
tell the story of her family. Marion is a living example of how to build bridges between cultures and encourage relationships and partnerships that result in an enriched community.

Contact Marion:
First People's Educational Programs
3880 Meier Road East, Cluculz Lake, BC V0J 3A3
Tel: (250) 441-3340