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EDITOR’S NOTE

I am grateful to Michael M’Gonigle, Alan Twigg, Karl Siegler, and Davinia Yip for their helpful comments on earlier drafts of the introduction. I would also like to thank Julie Cruikshank and Blanca Schorcht for their constant feedback and assistance on all things pertaining to Harry Robinson. My deep appreciation goes to my longtime friend and colleague, Lynne Jorgesen, Research Coordinator of the Upper Nicola Band Aboriginal Interest Project, Douglas Lake, BC. Although Lynne never met Harry, she devoured his stories while transcribing them for me fifteen years ago. She has many links to Harry’s world, the most notable of which is her Okanagan Upper Nicola Band heritage. But another important one is her great grandmother, Nellie Guitterrez, who was one of the most beloved and respected elders in the southern Interior. A gifted writer and perfectionist with an insatiable passion for the history of her people, Lynne has always made time to attend to my nagging questions and concerns. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude for the special assistance and support she gave me throughout the writing of the introduction.

Finally, this book is also dedicated to Karl and Christy Siegler for their continuing support.