The Bee Mother

About Hetxwms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson

Hetxw'ms Gyetxw also known as Brett D. Huson (he/him/his) is from the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia Canada. Growing up in this strong matrilineal society Brett developed a passion for the culture land and politics of his people and a desire to share their knowledge and stories. Brett has worked in the film and television industry for over 13 years and is a volunteer board member for organizations such as Ka Ni Kanichihk and skihiw festival. Brett also works with the Prairie Climate Centre to connect western science and Indigenous Knowledges. The award-winning Mothers of Xsan series is Bretts first series of books and part of a larger vision to share the worlds of the Gitxsan Nation. With the support of his wife Jeri and their children Warren and Ruby Brett endeavours to continue sharing stories with his writing artwork and photography. Natasha Donovan (she/her/hers) is a Métis illustrator originally from Vancouver British Columbia. Her sequential work has been published in This Place: 150 Years Retold Wonderful Women of History and Thomas King's graphic novel Borders. She is the illustrator of the award-winning Surviving the City graphic novel series and Mothers of Xsan children's book series as well as Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross Cherokee Aerospace Engineer. She currently lives by the Nooksack River in Washington State. @natashamdonovan