Tom was born in the city of Victoria, B.C. May 8, 1979. He is from the Hesquiat Tribe, which is located about 50 miles north of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. His Dad grew up in a Village of Ehattisaht where his mother comes from. Tom credits his Dad for teaching and inspiring him to become a carver. His Uncle Pat Amos is also a carver. Tom attended most of his schooling in the city of Victoria where he also grew up. He has been carving seriously for the five years, but his Dad has informed us that he has been teaching his son since he was four years old. Tom has the best teacher a carver could ask for and for sure will be soon recognized along with his Dad as a master carver. It is exciting to see our youth taking a good direction in keeping our heritage alive!

Wood Caver