James Alexander Stirling Macdonald

Jim was a great friend of the very land of Galiano. He was on the front lines of the fight to preserve and protect. The island was lucky to have him.

Jim was a very special friend and mentor when some friends and I started the Galiano School of Arts for island children almost 30 years ago. He loved drawing with children, especially drawing outside the lines. He was a great listener and caring teacher as well as wicked winemaker, defender of natural landscapes and freestyle gardener. I'm honoured to have spent delightful times with him.

From my years as a beginning art teacher to my own retirement at UBC, Jim was always a great character and friend. Our last few years on Galiano, we have had a chance to really remember his remarkable life. Jim still participated in our art projects from Living Treasures to lino printing collectives.He is missed.