Pansy Collison is a Haida woman born and raised in Old Massett, BC. As a teacher, singer, and storyteller, she shares her extensive knowledge of Haida traditions and culture with the younger generations. Pansy is active in band politics, having spent 12 years as a council member and four years as the Deputy Chief Councillor for the Old Massett Band. Now residing in Prince Rupert, Pansy teaches at an elementary school also leads adult workshops in the art of drums, weaving, and traditional regalia.