David Bouchard, speaker, author and educator is an award winning writer who has penned over 70 books in both English and French. David is one of Canada’s most sought after public speakers for his gift of storytelling. In 2009 he was named to the Order of Canada for his contribution as an author of children’s books. David is Métis/Ojibway of the Martin Clan, his Ojibway name is Zhiibaayaanakwad. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, David now lives in Victoria, B.C Kristy Cameron is a teacher and artist who was born and raised in northwestern Ontario. Being raised surrounded by the beauty of the natural world has given her endless subjects to paint. Kristy is a well-known artist who has collaborated with writer David Bouchard in the past, providing beautiful illustrations for his books including The Seven Sacred Teachings. Kristy is of Métis descent and still lives in her hometown of Atikokan, Ontario.