He then spent ten years working as a High School teacher and basketball coach in Seattle, Metlakatla and Washington. During this time, he began to seriously research the traditional art and culture of the Tsimshian.
He dedicated ten years to his roles as a High School teacher and basketball coach in different parts of the region, including Seattle, Metlakatla, and Washington. At the same time, he began to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Tsimshian community.