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Bio

Mo Dawson is an Award-winning indigenous graphic recorder based out of the unceded territory of the Lekwungen Speaking Peoples. He is Dzawada'enuxw from Ukwanalis (Kingcome Inlet, BC), and Gitxsan with roots to Gitanyow and Gitsegukla BC.

Ever since he was a boy, Illustration and Art has been his greatest Passion.  He Has Received graphic recording training with Shift-It Coach Christina Merkley, and has been mentored by Kelly Foxcroft-Poirier of White Raven Consulting. His Experience includes working with a diverse range of public agencies, non-profit organizations, governments and post-secondary institutions. Visual Communication has been an essential part of his peoples’ way of living for generations. With his artistic eye, indigenous values, and Sharp Mind, He aims to provide his clients with a unique graphic recording experience.

"Visual Communication has been an essential part of his people's way of living for generations."

What is Graphic Recording?

Graphic Recording is a visual form of note-taking. More specifically, listening, synthesizing, and translating the spoken word into a drawing created in real-time so people can visualize words, thoughts, and ideas being shared in conversation. Graphic recording has significant impacts on the efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness of Important Conversations. This unique style of recording increases peoples engagement, participation, and retention of information which in turn helps people make effective decisions quicker. Most Importantly, It allows people to feel seen and heard.

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For indigenous people, Graphic Recording is a form of witnessing and visual storytelling which are ancestral practices of documenting and sharing knowledge since time immemorial.

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