By: Calvin Helin

Ever wondered how the lives of indigenous people and those in developing nations can be made better? Then this is the book for you! For the first time in print, real turnaround solutions are provided in answer to such poverty through focused strategic action. Take the 10,000 year mystical canoe journey through time and space. Learn how you can make a difference now! Detailed research and indigenous storytelling are dramatically blended in this groundbreaking publication—a publication that provides a fantastic gift of knowledge and understanding. Printed in full colour, with a beautifully embossed dust jacket, and featuring over twenty dazzling full-page art works by internationally renowned northwest coast artist Bill Helin. This hardcover book is sure to be a collectors’ edition.

From the Jacket

There should always be hope for a better future no matter who you are or what your station in life happens to be. No matter how complex and unsolvable a situation appears to be, there is always reason to hope. It is rare that something is written with the power to have a sweeping impact on such seemingly intractable problems. The author, Calvin Helin, paints an impassioned and insightful portrait of the poverty and conditions of indigenous people. At the same time, he provides real, focused, strategic turnaround solutions on how to move constructively forward.

Dances with Dependency is beautifully written with a unique and intuitive analysis that should prove invaluable to indigenous people and developing nation populations. In describing an impending demographic tsunami that could threaten the prosperity of a country, it clearly describes why this question is in the interests of all to solve. The message of self-reliance is a universal message presented in a thoughtful and sensitive manner.

Real solutions are presented to a problem that has perplexed everyone for two hundred years – until now. There is a way forward, and there is hope to make the lives of ordinary indigenous people better. At the end of the day, the written word can change attitudes, but it will still take the action of people, working together with a common goal for a better future, to truly change lives.

A portion of the profits from this book will be donated to a charity organization providing educational and sports assistance to indigenous and inner city children and youth.

About the Author

Mr. Helin is a member of the Tsimshian Nation from the northern B.C. community of Lax Kwalaams (Port Simpson). He is son of hereditary Chief, Smoogyit Nees Nuugan Noos (Barry Helin), of the Royal House of Gitlan, and Sigyidmhanaa Su Dalx (Verna Helin), matron of the Royal House of Gitachngeek. He is also a lawyer and business person.

Presently, a practicing lawyer, President of the Native Investment and Trade Association, former Vice President of the National Aboriginal Business Association, and Founding Director of newly formed B.C. Oil & Gas Association.

Chosen as one of the top 40 Under 40 entrepreneurs in British Columbia by Vancouver based news publication, Business in Vancouver. Selected for Top 40 Under 40 national award sponsored by The Financial Post Magazine and other major Canadian corporations. Leader of international trade missions to China and New Zealand. Author of several publications relating to law, Aboriginal business, and related issues. Mr. Helin is also an instructor of Goju-Ryu karate.

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