When the former Mohawk Institute, or Indian Residential School closed its doors in 1970, it was the late Thomas Vernon Hill who wrote the position paper that would see it changed into what is now the Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC).

Amos Keye, Executive Director of CKRZ newly elected Six Nations Council member, started working at the WCC in 1984 as the Director of First Nations Languages. He says Tom Hill brought an expertise to the Centre and the community that he gained from working in Ottawa.  In his 23 years at the WCC as the Director and Curator, Hill raised the stature of Indigenous art and music across Canada. In his 23 years at the WCC as the Director and Curator, Hill raised the stature of Indigenous art and music across Canada.

In Part 3 of CKRZ's series on the life of Tom Hill, Amos Keye shares his memories of Hill and why he describes Hill as a "Titan" who wore many hats while serving at the WCC.

Listen to the full interview below.