David Gidmark

David Gidmark was born in Wisconsin. Author of ten books, including Birchbark Canoe: Living Among the Algonquin, called “A Canadian Outdoor Classic” by CBC, he has written articles for many publications. He has lectured on the birchbark canoe in Canada, Europe, and the United States, including at the Smithsonian Institution. A canoe he made is in the National Collection of the National Museums of Canada. David Gidmark speaks several languages including English, French, Algonquin, and Tahitian. He lives in Maniwaki, Québec.