Billy is an 83 year old legend in these parts. He was born and raised here in the Broughton Archipelago and still resides here today. He has been a fisherman and a logger. We have read both of his books and it was on Laurie’s to do list to visit his museum. Stephen thought perhaps he would not have to go….until Laurie insisted that he should not miss the opportunity to talk with Bill. We knew the chances were good that he would be at his museum. As luck would have he was there. This man has many, many amazing first nation artifacts in his museum that he has picked up on the beaches that date back 10,000 years. Trading beads, primitive knives, chisels, spears, arrowheads and even slave killers made from a variety of different stones and shells. As well as his amazing display, the man himself is very impressive. He was environmentally conscious long before it was even an issue. He understands fully the cycle of all life here in the Broughton Archipelago. He has an uncanny and humorous view of the entire world as well. Stephen and Bill hit it off and two hours later they were still chatting. It sure won’t be the last trip we both make to Billy Proctors in
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Billy is only 73...fyi
I read Heart of the Rain Coast by Billy Proctor and Alexandra Morton. A great book and probably the last book I finished.
Which book is better?
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
I have been to Old Billy's place and he is truly a living ledgend, I had the pleasure of meeting his sister in Law on the bus in Campell River, Margaret Brown, She told me a few stories of going to school in Echo Bay. She was a very interesting person too... I was actually interested in knowing where Billy finds out about all the artifacts he finds on the beaches, as I have a portion of a broken Doll We found on a beach near Dead Point. At the old Ruines there. I was told people think it was an old asian fishing village. It haas always sparked my curiosity and I would like to know more...
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