Peter passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, aged 86, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, generosity and service. A respected ethnologist, storyteller and lifelong advocate for Indigenous cultural preservation, he is deeply missed by his family, friends and the many communities whose lives he touched.
Peter is predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Livesay; his father, Duncan Cameron; his sister, Marcia Helen; and Daisy, his beloved family dog. He is survived by his wife, Jay Stewart; his children, Randal (Lisa), Jason, and Galen (Holly); and his grandchildren, Wylin, Mira, Kieran, Elliott and Freya.
Peter’s memorial gathering will be held on Saturday July 25th, time and venue forthcoming.
Donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Jay Stewart and Peter Macnair Fund at the Vancouver Foundation to benefit the U’mista Cultural Centre. https://give.vancouverfoundation.ca/s/give
