Saltwater Hank

(Hartley Bay), residing in La̱x Kxeen (Prince Rupert), on the land of his ancestors, he grew

up with the Ts’msyen Sm’algya̱x speaking people of the northwest coast of British

Columbia. Jeremy is surrounded by the echoes of his ancestors and the melodies of his

family's songs and from a young age, he felt the pull of his cultural roots, drawn to the

stories and traditions of the Ts’msyen life.

Motivated by a desire to embody his Ts’msyen identity, Jeremy’s inspiration comes from

the traditions that have been passed down through generations. He is genuinely

immersed in the teachings of his elders, recognizing the importance of harnessing the

language and melodies of his ancestors. Guided by the legacy of his great-great-

grandmother, a revered songwriter of traditional songs, Jeremy is committed to

preserving the purity of Ts’msyen’s musical heritage, untainted by Western influences.

Jeremy’s musical style is a fusion of raw authenticity and modern innovation. He

seamlessly blends pre-contact melodies and lyrics with the energy of rock and roll.

Influenced by early punk rock icons such as the Dead Kennedys and the Sex Pistols, to

legendary blues artists like Mississippi, Fred McDowell, and Memphis Minnie, Jeremy's

music expresses his artistic style while staying true to his cultural roots.