Bio: Nigel Howard is a local celebrity
and adjunct professor both at the University of British Columbia and University of
Victory in the Department of Linguistics.
He used to work at Douglas College - the Program of Sign Language
Interpretation (INTR), and Child, Family and Community Studies (CFCS) for 25
years.
Nigel has been an
interpreter for nearly 30 years in various setting such as medical, mental
health, legal, theatre, community, and conference/workshop settings locally, nationally,
and internationally. He is an Accredited
International Sign Interpreter by the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and
World Association of Sign Language Interpreters (WASLI). He is part of the United Nations team of
International Sign interpreters and does interpret frequently on media. Doing translations into ASL or International
Sign is another area of expertise.
One unique thing is
the commute by seaplane and at times helicopter between Vancouver and Victoria
for work.
