Kihl’yahda Christian White has been a working Haida artist for the past five decades and is widely acknowledged as a master carver. His practice comprises sculptural works in argillite and other materials, as well as monumental cedar works such as totem poles and canoes. As the founder of the Tluu X̱aada Naay (Canoe People’s House) Society, a group of artisans committed to preserving and enhancing Haida culture, he is very active in the Haida community: hosting and participating in ceremonies and Potlatches, including many held at his Tluu X̱aada Naay Longhouse; serving on cultural and repatriation committees; and sharing his knowledge and skills through the mentorship of young Haida artists. In 2007, he received the inaugural Fulmer Award in First Nations Art from the B.C. Creative Achievement Foundation, and in 2023, he and Candace Weir-White received a B.C. Achievement Foundation Community Award for their work as cultural leaders, language carriers, mentors, and community ambassadors. He lives in G̱aw Tlagée, Haida Gwaii.

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