Shamans of Norval Morrisseau (Part XI)

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- 1970's PERIOD
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© 1970s Norval Morrisseau
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"No one knew better of resources being extracted from Northern Ontario’s forests, hills, rivers, streams, even animals, fish, birds and human beings. Norval was a communicator for the natural world and spirit world, he was a messenger for Native ancestors, he carried his peoples intense pain and intense joy in a way that was unique. Norval painted our culture and world with awe, splendor, grace, power and beauty. He put the mystery of creation on canvass for the world to experience with their own eyes, he brought us the spirit of the bear in ways only a child, boy, man and elder sees with their inner world and maturity. That inner world of creativity, vision, hope, reality, wisdom, compassion, respect and understanding which only great leaders, teachers, healers and shamans possess.”
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Danny Beaton - is a Mohawk of the Turtle Clan, and is a writer, filmmaker, musician and photographer, as well as an inspirational speaker.
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* The painting in this posting: "Title not Known", © c. 1970s Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/