Louis Collinson (sometimes written Lewis/Collison) was a Haida carver from Skidegate. He was once described by famous Canadian anthropoligist and ethnologist Marius Barbeau as one of the best carvers of his time.

Collinson is known for his deeply carved argillite model totem poles with figures beginning towards the back of the pole. Argillite is an important material to the Haida culture, as it can only be found in the area surrounding Skidegate. He also worked with wood and silver throughout his career. He was a hereditary Chief of Eagle clan, and also the great great-grandfather of famous Haida artist, Corey Bulpitt.

Collinson is known for his art, but also for his leadership. He famously gave the following address on the importance of community: “People are like trees, and groups of people are like forests. While the forests are composed of many different kinds of trees, these trees intertwine their roots so strongly that it is impossible for the strongest winds which blow on our Islands to uproot the forest, for each tree strengthens its neighbour, and their roots are inextricably entwined. In the same way, the people of our Islands, composed of members of nations and races from all over the world, are beginning to intertwine their roots so strongly that no troubles will affect them. Just as one tree standing alone would soon be destroyed by the first strong wind which came along, so it is impossible for any person, any family, or any community to stand alone against the troubles of this world.” (Etmanski, Al. “Indigenous Wisdom and Peacemaking - Six: Social Innovation Exchange.” SIX | Social Innovation Exchange, 10 Aug. 2016, socialinnovationexchange.org/legacy/six-series-blog-no-3-indigenous-wisdom-and-peacemaking/. )