Dear BAAITS Family-

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that long-time BAAITS leader and community elder Max Martin has died.  In addition to being an Anishinabe elder who was always there to support the local Native community, Max served for many years on the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP) board.  In life he always gravitated to the arts, having worked as an actor in his youth, and in San Francisco both hosting a monthly Native American issues show on local public radio and working at local movie theaters.

Max Martin was a leader and a friend.  All who know him remember the smile, the laugh, the corny jokes, and his big hugs.  He will be missed tremendously in our community.  For those interested in joining us as we memorialize this great friend, please join us at his service (all are welcome!):

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, folks consider making a contribution in Max's honor to a local agency he believed in- the Native American AIDS Project (naap-ca.org).  You can also check out photos of Max on the BAAITS website:  http://baaits.org/photos/view/1 I know seeing his smile brings back some very good memories for us.

Blessings to Max, his family, and all in our community who loved him.