Terry was a very dear friend of mine who lead a very interesting life, and touched the lives of many National Park and protected area conservation groups, with his lifetime of work with the Native people's of the North and Western Canada. A former RCMP in the North, he travelled extensively with Native peoples on trap lines, by dog team, and via snowshoe, to both appreciate and understand the people of the North, and the lives of Northern communities. He wrote several books, spoke Cree, and did extensive excellent ‘portrait' and landscape photography of active folks at work and play in the northern environment. He worked extensively on many Native liaison groups, and assisted many industry groups better understand and appreciate Native culture. Terry had an amazing way to get people together, and work jointly with an appreciation for everyone's concerns and interests. His mediation skills, with a kind and considerate manner, were truly, amazing. He championed Native interests to help themselves, by doing things themselves, for the betterment of their communities. He assisted and promoted Native recognition, and awareness. Terry was truly a great person, and a friend to all. My condolences to Terry's entire family.
