CULTURAL GROUP:
Nisga'a/Gitxsan

BORN:

BIRTHPLACE:

Gingolx, B.C.

Chief Randy Adams (Simooget ‘Kuukuxh, also known as Randy Adams-Dangeli) is Lax'sgiik (Eagle clan) from the village of Gingolx, B.C. He was taught oral history, designing and carving by several of his uncles as he was growing up. Randy’s children, Darrel, Clint and Cecilia, who are also artists, often work with him. His cousin is Randy Tait, who is also an accomplished artist and master carver.