The Accidental Canadian - 2pm Seeley's Bay Community Hall Sunday March 30, 25
Dr. James Raffan is a cultural geographer and writer who has produced more than twenty books, including bestsellers like Fire in the Bones, Circling the Midnight Sun, Deep Waters, Bark, Skin & Cedar, Emperor of the North and Ice Walker. He has created documentaries on a variety of northern subjects and has written for film, radio and media outlets including National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, UpHere, The Walrus, The Globe and Mail as well as for CBC and The Discovery Channel. This work has been recognized with nominations and awards including the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee medals and Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal for his foundational work in bringing the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario onto the national stage. James and his wife, Gail Simmons, moved to Seeley’s Bay in 1984 where they raised two daughters and continue to be active in as community volunteers. The Accidental Canadian will be James’ 19th Storyfest fundraiser for SBARA since 2010.