Randy Fred is a Nuu-Chah-Nulth Elder. He is the founder of Theytus Books, the first aboriginal-owned and operated book publishing house in Canada. He has worked in publishing and communications for forty years. He lives in Nanaimo.
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Randy Fred
Contact No Contact
Personal narratives by Indigenous and settler contributors describing significant first contacts that brought new insights. Read more
Religion or Culture?
Nuu-chah-nulth elder Randy Fred explores whether it is possible to introduce one culture to another without any hint of religious beliefs or practices. Read more
Six String Nation
Randy Fred lauds the success of Robbie Robertson, Candido "Lolly" Vegas and other influential Aboriginal musicians who rose to the top of the rock 'n' roll world. Read more
The Story of Gordie and Skipsy
Jimmy McKay brought our mom seven seagull eggs. To this day I wonder how he could have known they were about to hatch. Read more
Round Trip
An email message to Geist from Randy Fred, describing his journey from his home on Vancouver Island to Penticton, in the interior of BC. Read more
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