Sondra S. Segundo

Sondra Segundo-Cunningham is a multi-faceted artist and Haida Language Warrior/Preserver from Hydaburg, Alaska.

She is the author and illustrator of “Killer Whale Eyes” and “Lovebirds – the True Story of Raven and Eagle”.

She is the Lead Female Vocalist of the Tribal Funk Band, Khu’éex’ which is based in Seattle and sings and tells stories in the Tlingit and Haida Languages. Sondra also produces music with her husband Eroc. From a young age, she grew up singing in a gospel choir and singing Xaad songs with her Elders.

In 2018 she founded an organization created specifically to preserve the Haida Language. Haida Roots enables Sondra to teach Haida – thus honoring the Elders and uplifting The Youth.

She currently lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband Eric, children Sorrel, Seri, Shea, Mo, grandchild Xúuya Jáad and their mischievous Huskita Pup Kúndlaan.

- Debra Aningalan 2021