Book Launch: Crystal AJ Smith in conversation with Cease Wyss

On Tuesday, October 13, Haisla and Ts’ymsen writer Crystal AJ Smith will launch her debut novel, Gitwaałtk, at Iron Dog Books in East Vancouver. Smith will be joined in conversation by ethnobotanist, artist, activist, and community-based educator Cease Wyss.

Gitwaałtk is a deeply moving novel about grief, loss, family, community, and the strength found in cultural tradition. Smith is Haisla and Ts’ymsen and was adopted into the Heiltsuk nation. Alongside her work as a writer, poet, playwright, and activist, she is committed to learning and revitalizing her Haisla and Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ languages and traditions.

The event will take place at Iron Dog Books, 2671 E. Hastings St., on Tuesday, October 13. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the conversation beginning at 7:00 p.m. and running until approximately 8:30 p.m.