'Weekend of Awakening'... Five Years Later

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Norval Morrisseau/Copper Thunderbird (1931-2007)
~ Illustration by Spirit Walker

>>> The 'Weekend of Awakening', presented five years ago TODAY, was dedicated to the term that had never been used on this blog before -'The Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy'.


Among the information never before seen on the 'NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG' a series of signed 'Certificates of Authenticity' had been presented for paintings done in the styles that Norval Morrisseau used mostly during the decade of the 1970's. These legally binding 'Cerificates of Authenticity' were signed and thumbprinted by Norval Morrisseau as he personally handled and inspected the 'front and reverse' of each canvas painting for his identifying marks. These 'Certificates of Authenticity' were eyewitnessed during their presentation to Norval Morrisseau in 2002 and certified by forensic science in 2011 (click HERE & HERE). All of these genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings were signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique.

Also, click HERE to read about the first Norval Morrisseau painting "ever to be authenticated BEYOND 'DNA' CERTAINTY". 

~ For an in-depth analysis involving genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a DB technique click HERE. 

From the very beginning of the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG I felt the need to create a platform that will speak for Norval when this privilege to speak for himself was put in the hands of others that were only interested in their personal financial gain by putting the Legacy of Norval Morrisseau aside.

The following posts were part of the 'Weekend of Awakening':

/For better understanding please read the corresponding comments!/

1. - Weekend of Awakening /An Introduction/,
2. - Spirit Walker meets Copper Thunderbird (Part III),
3. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part I),
4. - Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part IV),
5. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part II),
6. - Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part I),
7. - The Genius of Norval Morrisseau,
8. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part III),
9. - Spirit Walker meets Copper Thunderbird (Part IV),
10, - Changing Faces of Ritchie "Stardreamer" Sinclair (Part V),
11. - Manipulative Nature of Gabor Vadas (Part I),
12. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part IV),
13. - >>> www.NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund.com (Part I),

14. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part V),
15. - Mother Earth (Part IV),
16. - Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part VI) &
17. - Weekend of Awakening /The Summary/.-

 
IMPORTANT NOTE: The posts 13. & 17. were specified in Plaintiffs' (Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Donald Robinson and Paul Robinson) 'Statement of Claim' (DEC 2010) alleging Defamation... Click HERE for in-depth explanation of this SLAPP suit won by the Defendant, Ugo Matulic.

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CLOSING NOTE:

After three years of investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Thunder Bay Police Service and after six court cases over the period of seven years nobody has ever been successful in pointing out one case where it was proven that someone made, sold, distributed or even marketed one "fake" Norval Morrisseau painting.

1.1 - Otavnik vs. Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
2.1 - Michael Moniz vs. CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc.,
3.1 - Drs. Browne and Witmer vs. Bearclaw Gallery,
4.1 - Otavnik vs. Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000,
4.2 - CASE SUMMARY: Otavnik vs. Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000,
5.1 - Hatfield  vs. Child SC-09-087264-0000 &
6.1.- Kinsman Robinson Galleries vs. Ugo Matulic CV-10-417123.

~ In all of these court cases Forensic science have been used proving that paintings in question were signed by Norval Morrisseau and nobody else (click HERE).


INVITATION TO MEDIA AND ALL READERS:

There are many of you who possess important valuable information such as paintings, photographs and other printed/written materials which will greatly assist our common goal. I urge you to provide this information to me for public record. Norval Morrisseau has become one of Canada's greatest all time artists and is recognized for his importance Worldwide...

... All the parties mentioned in posts presented on this platform are free to comment on this blog's findings under condition that they present their statements and opinions which are backed up with documentation to support these statements and these opinions.

ONLY statements and opinions which are supported with corresponding documentation will be published on this platform for public record and possible discussion.

Also, this invitation extends not just to the individuals and organizations mentioned on this platform but to all Norval Morrisseau's admirers, researchers, investigators, news reporters and art collectors as long as they verifiably disclose their identity...

... Your assistance is needed now! Your actions will greatly benefit your art as an investment and safeguard Norval Morrisseau's Legacy.

Thank you/Miigwetch,

Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker

/spiritwalker2008@gmail.com/

> For the purposes of this blog I would like to be referred to as Spirit Walker. Miigwetch!
 

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"ALL THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS PLATFORM FROM ITS INCEPTION IS BASED ON DATA COLLECTED FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AND OTHER VERIFIABLE SOURCES."
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"RED LAKE INCIDENT" - Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society Exposed

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Forward:

Norval Morrisseau @ NMHS, Toronto October 2005 [1]

> ARE THESE GENUINE NORVAL MORRISSEAU PAINTINGS EVER GOING TO BE SUBMITTED FOR AN INDEPENDENT SIGNATURE FORENSIC ANALYSIS?


"The Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society was allegedly established at the request of the artist NINE YEARS AGO this October even though he could no longer talk, and mentally he had “left the building.” They were supposed to research, document and preserve Norval Morrisseau's artistic achievement and protect the integrity of his art. They were supposed to achieve this mission by establishing and maintaining a registry of his works, publishing and updating a catalogue raisonne of his artistic output and providing the necessary expertise to authenticate his art."


[1] - For backround history related to this blog post's photo illustration, which involve members of the NMHS observing genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings submitted to NMHS by Mr. Donald Robinson of Kinsman Robinson Galleries, please read "Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part I)" & "Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part II)".

NOTE: The paintings submitted to NMHS were all purchased over the period between late 1999 and early 2000 by Mr. Donald Robinson from Randy Potter Estate Auction. All of these genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings were signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique.

Also, click HERE to read about the first Norval Morrisseau painting "ever to be authenticated BEYOND 'DNA' CERTAINTY". 

~ For an in-depth analysis involving genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a DB technique click HERE. 



      Dr. Ruth Phillips           Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill  

>>> Dr. Ruth Phillips (Professor of Art History at Carleton University) and Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hill (Curator of Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada & member of the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators - CAPC), who are directors* of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS), falsely identified genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings owned by Blog Master Mr. Ugo Matulic as FAKES in Red Lake, Ontario in July 2008, and had these paintings removed from the book "Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists: The Red Lake Years 1959 - 1980". These same paintings, signed on the back by the artist using drybrush (DB) technique, have since been authenticated by Forensic Science in 2011 and 2013.

* - other NMHS directors who were present at the "Red Lake Woodland Arts Festival: A Tribute to Norval Morrisseau and the Woodland Artists" in 2008 were Mr. John Zemanovich (a former director) and Dr. Trudy Nicks (a current director). Mr. John MacGregor Newman, Associate Director of Kinsman Robinson Galleries was also present - click HERE for background info on the event. 

>> Prior to reading and understanding the "Red Lake Incident", which will be presented on this platform on March 14th, 2014, I strongly recommend reading and analyzing the below listed reference posts.

Thank you/Hvala/Miigwetch,

Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker
/spiritwalker2008@gmail.com/

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>>> In a recent court judgement "Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway" /Court File No. SC-09-087264-0000/ Judge Paul J. Martial stated the following about Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery:

“He demonstrated a superior depth of knowledge of Morrisseau…” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 25)

“The testimony of Mr. Joseph McLeod is indicative of his care and the detailed effort to confirm provenance, including the hiring of a forensic expert to examine the signature on the back of the painting indicate that he took his role to provide appraisals seriously. His testimony… demonstrates his depth of knowledge of the painter due to his lengthy association with the artist.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 35)

"His (Ritchie Sinclair's) methodology in identifying forgeries is clearly inadequate and suspect since he testified that he does not even view the original paintings before condemning them as fakes." (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 16)

"Mr. Robinson (of Kinsman Robinson Galleries) was qualified as an expert in the area of valuation and appraisal. His testimony however overlapped into the area of handwriting and included an analysis of syllabic and English handwriting, areas for which he was not qualified.

"He has no formal training as an expert witness in handwriting analysis and his evidence is rejected. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"Dr. Singla's forensic evidence is preferred in this regard and his finding that it is highly probable that the painting "Wheel of Life" was painted by Norval Morrisseau was supported by his detailed technical analysis of known signatures of' Norval Morrisseau. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"The Court finds that there is overwhelming evidence that Norval Morrisseau signed paintings in black brush paint.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 34)

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> Reference posts:
1) The truth behind 'Open Letter to the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society', 2) "Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy & Art Market Competition"; writings by Michael Moniz (Part I) 3) Justice for Norval Morrisseau (Part II), 4) www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com (Part I) , 5) Signatures on Norval Morrisseau artworks certified by Forensic Science, 6) Pivotal Court Case Relevant to Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau Artworks, 7) Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway (Part IV), 8) Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part I), 9) Norval Morrisseau Declarations Are A Hoax /Michele and Gabor Vadas Exposed/ (Part II), 10) Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I), 11) After 3 years of RCMP & Thunder Bay Police Service investigation no evidence of fraud found & 12) Who is the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society, what are they hiding & who are they protecting?

>>> Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part IV)

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Kinsman Robinson Galleries vs. Ugo Matulic /CV-10-417123/



Ugo Matulic in front of Kinsman Robinson Galleries, February 2013

Image: Courtesy of http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com/ 



 



"KRG SLAPP Suit Target Ugo Matulic of Calgary, Alberta, celebrates his total judicial triumph (May, 2013) and vindication, outside Toronto’s Kinsman Robinson Galleries, whose principals sued him for One Million Dollars for “defamation” in 2010. Ugo is famous in Canadian history as the first person ever taken to court by the Morrisseau Conspiracy Theorists. Though they have had 13 years to take “thousands of forgeries and umpteen forgers” to court they have never done it, even once, knowing full well they have no believable evidence, of any kind, that will hold up in any court. Instead the Principal Conspiracy Theorist, the Junior Morrisseau Conspiracy Theorist, who work inside this gallery – alongside the Principal Blogging Conspiracy Theorist – have targeted Morrisseau researchers and investigative journalists, to try to shut them up, and stop them from exposing what has been called “the greatest fraud in Canadian art history.” Matulic has amassed what can only be called a stunning collection of compromising documentary evidence that catalogues (my call) the history of the biggest hoax, as well as the biggest act of cultural genocide, in Canadian history. AFTER THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN MATULIC WENT INSIDE... TOURED THE GALLERY, CHATTING AND SHAKING HANDS WITH JOHN MACGREGOR NEWMAN, THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE GALLERY. No one recognized the man they had been attacking and defaming for years on the KRG corporate blog, and against whom they had launched a totally specious million dollar SLAPP suit."

~ Source: http://themorrisseauhoaxexposedblog.com/


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The far reaching implications if Kinsman Robinson Galleries had silenced my voice would have been felt for decades. This court case Kinsman Robinson Galleries vs. Ugo Matulic, together with Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway, enhanced the value of not only Norval Morrisseau's but the future of all First Nations art as well. 

The Plaintiffs (Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Donald Robinson and Paul Robinson) demanded from the court the following:

"(d) an order requiring the Defendant to publish a clear and unreserved retraction on the Blog, as defined below, in respect of the Defamatory Words in a fashion that is at least as prominent as the Defamatory Words that appeard on the Blog;"

"(e) an order the Defendant to delete or destroy all electronic and physical copies of the articles containing the Defamatory Words;"

"(f) an order requiring the Defendant to provide the Plaintiffs with the identity of any person or corporation that hosts, publishes, republishes or posts links to the Defamatory Words, including the identity of the Defendant's internet service provider ("ISP");"

"(g) an order requiring the Defendant to send written requests to any person or corporation that hosts, publishes, republishes or posts links to the Defamatory Words, including Defendant's ISP;"

/Source: KINSMAN ROBINSON GALLERIES, DONALD ROBINSON and PAUL ROBINSON vs. UGO MATULIC (CV-10-417123) "Statement of Claim"; Pages: 10 & 11 - PDF/


BLOG MASTER'S COMMENT: I very successfully succeeded in defending this frivolous SLAPP suit and I will continue pursuing our mission of seeking justice for Norval Morrisseau and his art, which is a vital aspect of Canada’s heritage.

IMPORTANT NOTES: I was in the process of submitting a long list of documents they would be required to produce that they have hidden from public scrutiny for the last 13 years. And they knew that is what they would have to reveal. Also financial documents, which actually show their profits went up from the Hoax, and not down from my revelations.

The Plaintiffs (Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Donald Robinson and Paul Robinson) signed the Full and Final Release dropping all charges against me as soon as the judgement by Judge Paul J. Martial in Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway was announced.

In this court case the Plaintiff (Donald Robinson) was stripped of most of the claims he has ever made as a Morrisseau expert and authenticator of Norval Morrisseau's artworks. Judge Paul J. Martial rejected his so-called "expert report”, his analysis, his conclusions, and his abilities as Morellian analyst and a handwriting expert (click HERE for more info).

 

 

COMING SOON: 

"Information" Kinsman Robinson Galleries didn't want you to know about...

 

 

>>> REFERENCE POST:

- Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I).

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An UPDATE on Ontario anti-SLAPP legislation... (Part I)

It's time for Ontario to ban SLAPPs - lawsuits brought by big companies to silence resource-poor defendants and chill free speech.



 

Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath was the first to table a bill aimed at banning SLAPPs, dubious lawsuits often brought by deep-pocketed companies with the specific aim of silencing resource-poor defendants.

 

 

Ontario must ban SLAPP suits to protect free speech

By: Peter Jacobsen, Toby Mendel, Shane Moffatt & Cara Faith Zwibel; Published: November 8th, 2013
 
Toronto Star 

Freedom of expression and democracy are being undermined in Ontario. A panel of experts convened by the Ontario government in 2010 found that the threat of abusive lawsuits claiming massive damages, especially for defamation, is deterring “significant numbers” of Ontarians from speaking out on issues of important public interest.

However, there is now hope that action will be taken to address this problem, as the province’s political parties find themselves in rare agreement that it is high time to deal with this threat through strong legislation.

Known as SLAPPs (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation), these dubious lawsuits are often brought by deep-pocketed companies with the specific aim of silencing resource-poor defendants. And they are very effective. The defendants, usually ordinary citizens or public interest groups, naturally feel threatened by the prospect of massive legal fees, disruption of their activities and the possibility of large damage awards. Even when the lawsuits have no merit whatsoever, they often result in a chill on free speech.

Comments on a wide range of public interest issues have attracted SLAPP suits in the past. These include reporting on environmental violations by large companies, exposing corruption and other forms of wrongdoing, and criticizing the behaviour of powerful individuals. In other words, SLAPPs are an attack on democracy. They undermine the ability of civil society and private individuals to act as watchdogs over the powerful.

Unfortunately, the threat of facing a SLAPP suit in Ontario is very real today. Greenpeace Canada is currently fighting a $7-million lawsuit brought by logging giant Resolute Forest Products. Dylan Powell, founder of small environmental NGO Marineland Animal Defence, currently faces a $1.5-million SLAPP from Marineland. The issue of SLAPPs first gained prominence in Ontario when Big Bay Point residents were hit with multimillion-dollar lawsuits by developers.

We need legislative protection from these chilling lawsuits. Anti-SLAPP legislation may affirm a legal presumption in favour of the protection of speech on matters that are of public interest, or engage public participation. If the defendant can demonstrate that his or her statements fall within the scope of this presumption, the burden then shifts to the plaintiff who must show that the case has substantial merit, that it is unlikely that any defence would succeed and that, on balance, the harm it has suffered outweighs the harm that would be done to the public interest if the case were to proceed.

Anti-SLAPP legislation has already been adopted in Quebec and most U.S. states. It’s now time for Ontario to follow suit. Important steps have been taken in this regard, specifically in the form of Bill 83, submitted by the Attorney General to the Ontario legislature in May 2013 – the first government-sponsored anti-SLAPP bill in Ontario.

This follows the first ever Ontarian anti-SLAPP bill, put forward by Andrea Horwath of the NDP as a private member’s bill in 2008. The Progressive Conservatives have also voiced support for this type of legislation, noting that abusive lawsuits represent a serious waste of taxpayer dollars.

Despite these positive steps forward, we are concerned about whether there is sufficient political will to see this through. The parties must not delay in adopting legislation that will champion the human rights of ordinary Ontarians, allow for robust debate on matters of public interest, save taxpayer money and uphold confidence in our legal system and our democracy.

Our organizations, along with more than 150 environmental organizations, free speech groups and unions, call on the Ontario legislature to pass anti-SLAPP legislation as a matter of priority. No less than 64 municipalities and the Ontario Bar Association have also supported anti-SLAPP legislation. It is time to protect Ontarians’ right to free expression.

Peter Jacobsen is Chair of the Canadian Issues Committee of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression.

 

Toby Mendel is Executive Director of the Centre for Law and Democracy.

Shane Moffatt is Forest Campaigner for Greenpeace Canada. 

Cara Faith Zwibel is Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

© Copyright Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. 1996-2014

 

Source: The Toronto Star

             "Ontario must ban SLAPP suits to protect free speech"


>>> Reference post:
- Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I); This SLAPP suit was launched by KRG via Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (currently part of DENTONS); Lawyers involved on behalf of the Plaintiffs were Mr. Eric N. Hoffstein and Ms. Chloe A. Snider. Lawyer which represented the Defendant was Antonin I. Pribetic of Steinberg Morton Hope & Israel LLP.
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The Fearful Cost of Mainstream Media Incompetence (Part I)

Michael Moniz (September 11, 1965 - April 13, 2013)

He Humbled a Canadian Media Giant…

Exposed a Top Arts Journalist’s Professional Disgrace…
And saved a fine Morrisseau BDP* from the trash heap of history.

Alone against the “Establishment” this Canadian Morrisseau collector took on the biggest media giant in Canada (CTV Globemedia) and won a stunning moral, legal, and cultural victory, on March 10, 2009, on behalf of Canada, and all Canadians, and the artistic heritage of Norval Morrisseau.

The lonely battle he fought, at great personal expense, and distress, over two years, served to expose for all Canadians, how – from the very beginning - serial journalistic incompetence continues to be the main tool harnessed by those who attack the painting legacy of Norval Morrisseau, and in the process – together – grievously undermine and devalue the legitimate Aboriginal cultural heritage of Canada.
 

Source (text): theMorrisseauHoaxExposedBlog.com
                    "Great Canadian Cultural Heritage Hero #1" &
                             Moniz v CTVglobemedia
                 

>>> The below presented material was originally published six years ago TODAY (February 17th, 2008) which was unknowingly the day of Val Ross' passing. This court case which involved a geniune Norval Morrisseau's painting executed in the predominant 1970's style. This painting also came with a Forensic Report by Brian Lindblom, Forensic Document Examiner & Appraisal by Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery who was as of February 12th, 2007 a member of Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC).

This newspaper article by Val Ross from the "Globe&Mail" newspaper: "Old art scam surfaces on-line; Buyers beware: Phony Norval Morrisseau paintings have been selling on eBay" comes with a commentary by Michael Moniz who passed away on April 13th, 2013.

IMPORTANT NOTES: This, damaging article for Norval Morrisseau Legacy, can still be be found at Steffich Fine Art Gallery at Salt Spring Island, BC. The same article was linked from Coghlan Art Gallery in Aldergrove, BC.

The printed version of this article was posted at Kinsman Robinson Galleries blog and it is still active today (click HERE; in this post KRG blog editors wrote with malicious intent that "February 14, 2007 edition of The Globe And Mail blew the whistle on fake Morrisseaus." KRG blog editors published this post less than a month prior to launching of $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against me - the case they LOST in April 2013.

~ Other individuals who also support this newspaper article are Ritchie Sinclair of Toronto, Ontario and Mark Anthony Jacobson of Vancouver, BC.
 

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"Father and Son", 30"x30", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau

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"Father and Son", 30"x30", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau

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"Father and Son", 30"x30", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau
/Forensic signature analysis - Click on image to enlarge/

 

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"Father and Son", 30"x30", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau /Professional appraisal work done by Maslak Mcleod Gallery in Toronto Ontario by Mr. Joseph McLeod who was as of February 12th, 2007 a member of Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC); currently a member of The Canadian association of Personal Property Appraisers (CPA) - Click on image to enlarge/

~ Previous owner of the above painting: Mr. Michael Moniz, Art Director for 'Avalon Treasure', eBay Vendor *avalon*.



Brian Lindblom

 Along with professional appraisal work done by Maslak Mcleod Gallery in Toronto Ontario by Mr. Joseph McLeod a member of ADAC & the Canadian Public Appraisers (see Exhibit No. 24 b). Further forensic work was conducted and found proof positive for the signature painted in black paint on the verso of 'FATHER AND SON' dated 1977 by Mr. Brian Lindblom of 'The Document Examination Consultants Inc.'

See Exhibits No. 10 & Exhibit No. 24 a ). - The 'Document Examination Consultants Inc.' are noted for their forensic expertise and called upon by various law enforcement agencies such as the RCMP to conduct forensic examinations to be used in a court of law. Go to "Personnel" section of their website to access PDF version of Mr. Brian Lindblom's CV.  This type of work is forensics at it's best and is quite costly to employ. This kind of examination was done under the eye of un-biased professional scrutiny.

The forensics work can only be conducted using many publicly known signature and writing sample specimens of Norval Morrisseua's signature as it is found on prints, personal letters and publicly known artwork created by Norval Morrisseau.

All specimens of writing archived by the examiners were used in determining the author of the signature and title painted on the verso of 'Father and Son' along with other paintings I own. Money well spent.

Randy Potter

A positive Identification of the signature was made and determined that it was done by the hand of 'Norval Morrisseau' Canadian Woodland Artist through a multiple point grade system.
The painting 'Father and Son' can be sourced back to Khan's auction house sold by Mr. Randy Potter (auctioneer) to Michael Moniz in early 2007 and sold afterwards on eBay.com to a collector in Toronto who will remain nameless to protect this individual's right to privacy.

Two paintings once owned by Mr. Joseph Otavnik were also examined by the document examiners and two other paintings I own as well (Sacred Medicine Bear, 1979 and Sacred Medicine Wheel, 1975). These four other paintings were found once again to have positive signature identifications authored by the brush of Norval Morrisseau.

Joseph Otavnik

Forensic work was also employed by Mr. Jim White who is an art dealer from Ontario on six paintings he had examined by the same forensic firm 'Document Examination Consultants Inc.' years ago. Mr. Joseph Otavnik and I have used the same firm for a forensic signature evaluation of the paintings from our collections. The six paintings owned by Mr. Jim White came back also with proof positive signatures painted on the verso of each piece authored by Norval Morrisseau.

James (Jim) White

All of these paintings including 'Father and Son' came from Randy Potter's auction house and through Mr. David Voss a Thunder Bay collector (see Exhibit No. 9). One can link themselves into Mr. Otavnik's case for an in depth exploration of this man's case of Otavnik vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00 (see Exhibit No. 24) and see for yourself the importance and power of forensic science.

The painting 'Father and Son' was pictured in the February 2007 Globe&Mail article "Old Art Scam surfaces on-line" by the late Val Ross (this post cannot be found online anymore because it has been deleted by the Globe&Mail's editors). The article's accusations were slanderous and damaging to say the least. The Val Ross article is full of lies and mis-information fed to Val Ross a reporter for the Globe&Mail by the individuals doing the speaking in the article. I need not have to repeat their names once again.

Norval Morrisseau has now been vindicated and victory has been won!

Justice has been found for Norval Morrisseau.

Indeed 'the Father has now found his Son'...

Thank you.

Michael Moniz -
 

Part II
 

"Father and Son"... has proven to be an authentic piece of art painted by Norval Morrisseau in 1977

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This matter has been financially compensated between Michael Moniz (plaintiff) vs. (defendents) CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc. for damages rendered to the plaintiff. Action No. CV-07-1776 SR in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton, Ontario this day 03/10/2009.

"I am very pleased about the POSITIVE compensatory outcome of this case in my favour. Now that it has been settled between myself and the CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc. I will sell the art of Norval Morrisseau with continued superior confidence to collectors World Wide."

Thank you,

Michael Moniz."


NOTES: Due in fact to individuals and galleries that were closely associated with the artist have been spreading false statements that paintings of a certain style were not done by Norval Morrisseau's hand. Particularly those from the 1970's such as "Father and Son" (1977) presented in this posting. I understand fully now that they are trying "to harness" the secondary market and litigation proceedings have begun with many involved against this small group of people spreading dis-information to the public.

By discrediting a large body of work by Norval Morrisseau shows us all a great disrespect to the artist and their actions will never be tolerated. By doing disservice to the most important Canadian painter; they have tried to harm the Norval Morrisseau Art Market and consequently his legacy and have failed in their actions. The painting(s) executed in the 1970's style and signed presented in these post(s) are authentic pieces of art authored by Norval Morrisseau and forensic science backs up this claim!


ADDENDUM:

>>> The following paintings were also part of the private collection of Mr. Michael Moniz, which were acquired from the Randy Potter Estate Auctions (see Exhibits: No. 4, No. 5, No. 8, No. 14, No. 15, No. 16, No. 18 , No. 19 & No. 20), appraised by Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak Mcleod Gallery (see Exhibits No. 24 & No. 26) and were all part of the 'Forensic Report' evaluated by Mr. Brian Lindblom of 'The Document Examination Consultants Inc.' (see Exhibits No. 10 & No. 24).

 

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"Sacred Medicine Wheel", 24"x24", © 1975 Norval Morrisseau


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"Sacred Medicine Wheel", 24"x24", © 1975 Norval Morrisseau
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"Sacred Medicine Bear", 36"x30", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau

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"Sacred Medicine Bear", 36"x30", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau
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"Sacred Medicine Bear", 36"x30", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau
/Forensic signature analysis - Click on image to enlarge/

 

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"Sacred Medicine Bear", 36"x30", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau
/Forensic signature analysis - Click on image to enlarge/

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"Sacred Medicine Bear", 36"x30", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau
/Professional appraisal work done by Maslak Mcleod Gallery in Toronto Ontario by Mr. Joseph McLeod who was as of January 23rd, 2007 a member of Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC); currently a member of The Canadian association of Personal Property Appraisers (CPA); Currently part of Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker's Private Collection (Calgary, Alberta). - Click on image to enlarge/ -
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>>> In a recent court judgement "Hatfield vs. Artworld of Sherway" /Court File No. SC-09-087264-0000/ Judge Paul J. Martial stated the following about Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery:

“He demonstrated a superior depth of knowledge of Morrisseau…” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 25)

“The testimony of Mr. Joseph McLeod is indicative of his care and the detailed effort to confirm provenance, including the hiring of a forensic expert to examine the signature on the back of the painting indicate that he took his role to provide appraisals seriously. His testimony… demonstrates his depth of knowledge of the painter due to his lengthy association with the artist.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 35)

"His (Ritchie Sinclair's) methodology in identifying forgeries is clearly inadequate and suspect since he testified that he does not even view the original paintings before condemning them as fakes." (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 16)

"Mr. Robinson (of Kinsman Robinson Galleries) was qualified as an expert in the area of valuation and appraisal. His testimony however overlapped into the area of handwriting and included an analysis of syllabic and English handwriting, areas for which he was not qualified.

"He has no formal training as an expert witness in handwriting analysis and his evidence is rejected. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"Dr. Singla's forensic evidence is preferred in this regard and his finding that it is highly probable that the painting "Wheel of Life" was painted by Norval Morrisseau was supported by his detailed technical analysis of known signatures of' Norval Morrisseau. (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 37)

"The Court finds that there is overwhelming evidence that Norval Morrisseau signed paintings in black brush paint.” (Judgment by Judge Paul J Martial: March 25th, 2013 - Page 34)

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CLOSING NOTE:

After three years of investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Thunder Bay Police Service and after six court cases over the period of seven years nobody has ever been successful in pointing out one case where it was proven that someone made, sold, distributed or even marketed one "fake" Norval Morrisseau painting.

1.1 - Otavnik vs. Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
2.1 - Michael Moniz vs. CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc.,
3.1 - Drs. Browne and Witmer vs. Bearclaw Gallery,
4.1 - Otavnik vs. Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000,
4.2 - CASE SUMMARY: Otavnik vs. Sinclair SC 09-00082782-0000,
5.1 - Hatfield  vs. Child SC-09-087264-0000 &
6.1.- Kinsman Robinson Galleries vs. Ugo Matulic CV-10-417123.

~ In all of these court cases Forensic science have been used proving that paintings in question were signed by Norval Morrisseau and nobody else (click HERE and view posted paintings above).


INVITATION TO MEDIA AND ALL READERS:

There are many of you who possess important valuable information such as paintings, photographs and other printed/written materials which will greatly assist our common goal. I urge you to provide this information to me for public record. Norval Morrisseau has become one of Canada's greatest all time artists and is recognized for his importance Worldwide...

... All the parties mentioned in posts presented on this platform are free to comment on this blog's findings under condition that they present their statements and opinions which are backed up with documentation to support these statements and these opinions.

ONLY statements and opinions which are supported with corresponding documentation will be published on this platform for public record and possible discussion.

Also, this invitation extends not just to the individuals and organizations mentioned on this platform but to all Norval Morrisseau's admirers, researchers, investigators, news reporters and art collectors as long as they verifiably disclose their identity...

... Your assistance is needed now! Your actions will greatly benefit your art as an investment and safeguard Norval Morrisseau's Legacy.

Thank you/Miigwetch,

Ugo Matulić a.k.a. Spirit Walker
/spiritwalker2008@gmail.com/

> For the purposes of this blog I would like to be referred to as Spirit Walker. Miigwetch!





>>> REFERENCE POSTS (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED):- Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part I), - Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part II), - Ugo Matulic wins $1,000,000 SLAPP suit against Kinsman Robinson Galleries (Part III), - Law Tips for Bloggers (Part III) /SLAPP Suits/, - Ugo Matulić's response to Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Donald C. Robinson & Paul C. H. Robinson, - Ugo Matulić's response to yet another "Notice of Libel" by Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Kinsman Robinson Galleries threatens SLAPP suit against Ugo Matulić for $ 1 Million (Part I), - Grant v. Torstar and the defence of responsible communication: implications for bloggers and users of other online media, - Forensic Document Examination (Part I), - Signatures on Norval Morrisseau artworks certified by Forensic Science, - Morrisseau's artwork in Auction Houses, Commercial Art Galleries & Museums Around the World, - Genuine Morrisseau paintings: Appraised, Authenticated and Forensically Analyzed... /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/ - Experts in Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I) /Ref.: Mr. Joseph McLeod/ - Norval Morrisseau authenticating his artworks /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/, - Endorsement by Thunder Bay Art Gallery of genuine Morrisseau paintings from 1970's /In regards to the Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings signed by the artist with a dry brush (DB) technique/, - Authenticity Statement by Mr. Goyce Kakegamic /'In regards to Genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings acquired from Collections of Mr. Rolf Schneiders and Mr. Gary Lamont/, - Statutory Declaration by Mr. Robert Scott, /' Witnessing Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with a dry brush (DB) technique'/, - Statutory Declaration by Mr. Deiter John Voss, /' Witnessing Norval Morrisseau signing the paintings with a dry brush (DB) technique'/ - Hatfield, Margaret Lorraine vs. Child, Donna and Artworld of Sherway (Part IV) & - Pivotal Court Case Relevant to Authenticity of Norval Morrisseau Artworks.

~ As per decision of the SUPREME COURT OF CANADA (December 22, 2009), journalists and other media, including bloggers, will be protected from lawsuits if they diligently try to verify information on matters that are in the public interest (click HERE for more information and/or check NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG's DISCLAIMER @ the bottom of this page ). ~ -