Nikitha James interviewed their late uncle, 'Uncle B' (Waabi-gichi-makwa, known by his government name, William John Taylor) and turned these interviews into a series of zines.
William John Taylor was a survivor of residential school, physical and sexual abuse, the hospital system, and the prison system. As an amputee and as someone struggling with addiction and chronic pain, he thought it was important that his stories were shared in the community so that others could learn from his experiences.
These stories are not only about pain and trauma, but also about joy and resilience; humour and love. They show how when we learn from the past, we can collectively shape our present and future existences.