1. I was chatting with Gordon last week. He mentioned he had a call from former chief James Ross from Fort MacPherson, NWT. Ross apparently purchased the audio version of A Metis Man's Dream; From Traplines to Tugboats in Canada's North from Audible and plays it in his truck, over and over, as he makes the 4-hour drive to Inuvik or off into the wilderness toward Dawson City. I guess he likes the story.

2. I have started on more in depth stories of the history of northern marine transportation, which so far includes Captain John Mattson's story, some history on the 1956 boat sinkings in Lakes Athabasca and Great Slave Lake, including some information on Captain Cecil H. (Cec) Kirkland and the sinking of the YT Sandy Jane, a northern memory of Captain Ken Simpson and a brief introduction to the Camsells.  What is amazing about all these reports is the sense of the north being a small world, and a place of deep connections. Initial readers are not sure who the stars of my little stories are. Some know the heroes are the captains, some the ships, and others know it is the north itself. You can decide for yourself in due course.

Of course, if any of you have stories, photos, or connections that you would like to share or explore with me, please get in touch.

​I am pleased to invite you to a book signing event this Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Chapters West Edmonton (99 Ave & 170 St) between noon and 4 pm.

Both Blue Sky, Red Canoe and the last few copies of the glossy, colour, deluxe edition of A Metis Man's Dream will be available.

Blue Sky, Red Canoe is a memoir, a history and an exploratory journey of 40 years paddling the Red Deer River. This is my second book of western Canadiana.

I have been really gratified by the good reviews and comments on what is a very personal book.