Born in Haida Gwaii off the west coast of Canada, Terri-Lynn has been a promoter of Haida music and language since the age of 13, when she was drawn to the songs her centenarian great-grandmother and grandmother sang.

Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson is a unique voice for indigenous cultures. She is a Haida musician, scholar, author, activist, artist, and lawyer, well-known for her work in Indigenous-environmental law and as a recognized keeper of traditions. Deep on the front lines of Indigenous Rights, her work strives to open new vistas to her audiences rooted in Indigenous world views, Haida language and laws, music and oral traditions, and branches out to explore their relevance to contemporary society.