Chief Frank Nelson

Yekawid is a Kwakwaka'wakw artist born on Gilford Island, BC. He is a member of the Musgamagw Tribe of Kingcome Inlet, and has become a dancer, accomplished craftsman, inspired composer, and a lead singer of his tribe's potlaches. He is on a mission to restore culture, honor, integrity, and respect in the spirit of his ancestors, and ensure that his people will once again become the proprietors of their own songs, dances and art.

In The Spirit of Our Ancestors      listen      buy now	return to roster page
Chief Frank dedicated this CD to the Kwakwaka'wakw people. Tribal journeys have been an inspiration for Chief Frank. The songs on "In the Spirit of Our Ancestors" have been used on his journeys and he dedicates them to the demands made by his culture, honour, integrity and respect. The CD features seven tracks that are very special to Chief Frank.