We remembered the late Natalie Gillis
David Gray, a Fellow of the Society and former CBC radio host, spoke words of remembrance in honour of the late Natalie Gillis, a gifted photographer, wilderness guide, pilot, poet and Fellow who passed away in June at only 34 years old. “Two years ago, at this very event, Natalie was named an RCGS Fellow,” said Gray. “She embodied what I think this group is all about. She was brave, she was accomplished, she was fiercely independent, and she loved nature.”
Gray went on to introduce the newly founded Nat Gillis Adventure Photography and Expedition Grant. The grant will support emerging or established adventure photographers with an expedition in mind. Gray and his family have pledged $50,000 to establish the grant, and welcomed others to join them in “encouraging others to follow in the footsteps of one of Canada’s great young talents, taken from us too soon: the memorable, the wonderful, Natalie Gillis.”