My life changed when I was introduced to David's work in 2006. He inspired me to find my vocation of working as a bridge between Indigenous and Settler communities, specifically in the areas of business and sustainable development. I was honoured when David agreed to be my graduate supervisor and he guided me through the bowels of academia, helping me to be patient with the limitations of the setting while pushing the boundaries to ask more of our institutions. We transitioned to a relationship as colleagues while collaborating on journal submissions and research concepts. I remember fondly many long Friday afternoons spent discussing the merits of different approaches to language and concepts to describe our intentions and ideas - he with his thermos of delicious coffee brewed lovingly at home, and me with my Starbucks that I picked up on the way. He taught me, among so many things, that the longest journey of the shortest distance is from one's head to one's heart. I am forever grateful for David's support, inspiration, energy, love, intelligence, patience, and spirit. He was constantly brimming with love for Sarah, Glen & Mela, and my heart aches for them and all who have lost a brother, friend, and mentor.
My life changed when I was introduced to David's work in 2006. He inspired me to find my vocation of working as a bridge between Indigenous and Settler communities, specifically in the areas of business and sustainable development. I was honoured when David agreed to be my graduate supervisor and he guided me through the bowels of academia, helping me to be patient with the limitations of the setting while pushing the boundaries to ask more of our institutions. We transitioned to a relationship as colleagues while collaborating on journal submissions and research concepts. I remember fondly many long Friday afternoons spent discussing the merits of different approaches to language and concepts to describe our intentions and ideas - he with his thermos of delicious coffee brewed lovingly at home, and me with my Starbucks that I picked up on the way. He taught me, among so many things, that the longest journey of the shortest distance is from one's head to one's heart. I am forever grateful for David's support, inspiration, energy, love, intelligence, patience, and spirit. He was constantly brimming with love for Sarah, Glen & Mela, and my heart aches for them and all who have lost a brother, friend, and mentor.
