Chief Mungo Martin was a First Nations Master Artist and Traditionalist from the Kwakwak'awakw people. He carved totem poles and masks and was active in the traditional life of his people. A singer and composer of traditional songs he is credited with composing over 200 songs during his lifetime. He was a student of his step-father, Charlie James, and taught his granddaughter, Ellen Neel, about the tradition of Kwakwak'awakw wood carving.