Lawrence J. Barkwell | |
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Born | 1943 Ontario, Canada |
Died | 26 September 2019 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | (aged 75–76)
Pen name | Laurent LaPrairie |
Occupation | Author, historian, editor, lecturer |
Education | University of Winnipeg, BA Lakehead University, MA |
Genre | History |
Notable awards | Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Saskatchewan Book Award for Publishing in Education |
Spouse | Dr. Diana Weekes Barkwell (d. 2016) |
Children | 2 |
Lawrence J. Barkwell (born 1943 – 26 September 2019) was a Canadian author,[1] editor, historian[2] and lecturer,[3] best known for his comprehensive writings on the Métis Nation and Culture.[4][5][6] He served as senior historian at Manitoba Métis Federation’s Louis Riel Institute from 2006 until his death in September 2019.[7][8][9] He was a member of the board of directors of the Friends of Upper Fort Garry.[10] He was Honorary Elder for the St. Norbert Parish la Barrière Métis Council.
Barkwell has made entries in the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America,[11] the Canadian Encyclopedia,[9] and has contributed numerous articles to the Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture.[12] His earlier research and writing was in the area of Juvenile Corrections (Canadian J. Criminology & Corrections Vol. 18 (4): 363 (1976) Differential Treatment of Juveniles on Probation; An Evaluative Study).[13]
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