”In 1960 the world wasn’t ready for a First Nations artist interested in contemporary painting.  Whatever work I produced was a surprise to most people.  It has been a long trail and I’m glad I did what I did.  I think I had good fortune not to give up or give in.  I am very grateful to those who did take me seriously and supported this new energy in the art world.  I have accomplished more than I ever dreamed.  This is just part of my story, the rest is in the painting!”