Ep. 5 - The Nelson Bird Show with Jim Poitras

This week on The Nelson Bird Show, Nelson welcomes artist, author, and traditional dancer Jim Poitras for a moving and inspirational conversation. A survivor of the ’50s Scoop, Jim shares his journey of being separated from his culture and family, and how he rediscovered his roots much later in life. Having lived in Germany for over 25 years, Jim has been teaching and sharing Indigenous culture around the world, while still returning to Canada often. Now in his 70s, he reflects on how art and culture saved him during his darkest times and continues to be his passion. Jim discusses his ongoing work as a painter and author, creating stories based on his incredible life experiences.

Don’t miss this heartwarming episode!