Hetxw’ms Gyetxw

Hetxw’ms Gyetxw, also known as Brett D. Huson (he/him/his), is a proud member of the Gitxsan Nation from the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada. He is the Founder and President of Aluu’taa, an Indigenous research and research support hub. A multi-award-winning author, Brett’s “Mothers of Xsan” series provides a profound insight into Gitxsan culture and knowledge. Beyond his literary achievements, he serves as a research associate at the Prairie Climate Centre, significantly contributing to integrating Indigenous Knowledges into the Climate Atlas. Brett is an advisor to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee and is a contributing writer to Canadian Geographic.

He actively engages in governance and advocacy, serving as a volunteer chair for the sakihiwe Music Festival Board and a member of the Steering Committee for Adaptation Futures. Brett’s work, deeply rooted in his Gitxsan heritage, is dedicated to bridging Indigenous knowledge systems with Western research and promoting cultural resilience. With the unwavering support of his wife, Jeri, and their children, Warren and Ruby, Brett is deeply committed to preserving and transmitting Indigenous knowledge across generations, ensuring its legacy for the future.