CULTURAL GROUP:
Bella Coola (Nuxalk)

BORN:
October 27, 1963

BIRTHPLACE:
Bella Coola, BC

In 2005, along with the name XimXimlayc ("Bringer of the Morning Light"), the Chieftainship of the Saunders family was passed down to Robert (also known as Skip). Skip began carving as part of a healing journey and soon after discovered he has a great talent which began his career as a carver.