James Sewid, (December 31, 1913 – May 18, 1988) was a

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fisherman, author and former Chief councillor of the Kwakwaka'wakw at Alert Bay, British Columbia. In 1969, he published his autobiography ''Guests Never Leave Hungry: The Autobiography of James Sewid, a Kwakiutl Indian'', edited by James P. Spradley. The book was reprinted in 1995, several years after Sewid's death. In 1971, he was made an Officer of the

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"for his contributions to the welfare of his people and for fostering an appreciation of their cultural heritage".

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1913 births 1988 deaths 20th-century Canadian male writers 20th-century First Nations writers Canadian autobiographers Canadian male non-fiction writers Indigenous leaders in British Columbia Kwakwaka'wakw people Officers of the Order of Canada People from Alert Bay {{Canada-writer-stub