Norval Morrisseau: Man Changing into Thunderbird Water and Indigenous rights

and Indigenous rights

born in 1912

Andra Smith

simple cartoon-like black and white sketches by Holly Martin lighten the mood and provide visual cues for the learner

Sequel to 'Walking in Two Worlds'

Norval Morrisseau: Man Changing into Thunderbird Water and Indigenous rightsNorval Morrisseau (19322007), Ojibway, drew his first sketches at age six in the sand on the shores of Lake Nipigon, and his first paintings were in cheap watercolour on birch bark and moose hide. By the end of his tumultuous life, the prolific self taught artist was sought by collectors, imitated by forgers and received the Order of Canada among other accolades. Critics, art historians and curators alike consider him one of the most innovative