Bernard Assiniwi (pseudonym: "Chagnan" born July 31, 1935 in Montreal;
died September 4, 2000) was a writer of French-Canadian, Cree &
Algonquin Extraction. In addition to that he was a researcher in
Aboriginal History, a producer, and an actor. One of his best known
works is La Saga des Béothuks or The Beothuk Saga in the English
translation by Wayne Grady.Bernard Assiniwi was born in July 31, 1935
and died the 2 September 2000. Son of Églantine Bleau and
Joseph-Leonidas Zephirin Lapierre, from Algonquin, Cree and Quebecois
heritage. As a child he spoke Cree but French was the language of his
schooling.He graduated from the University of Guelph, obtaining a BScA
in animal science.He went on to follow a variety of careers. He was
involved with the beginning of the cultural section of the Department
of Indian Affairs and Northern Development from 1965 to 1968. In 1965,
he also appeared in the film "La vie heureuse de Léopold Z". Other
film appearances were "Les smattes" (1972) and "Les forges de
Saint-Maurice" (1973). He also served as curator of the Easter
Subarctic Cultural area of the Canadian Museum of Civilization until
his death in 2000.
died September 4, 2000) was a writer of French-Canadian, Cree &
Algonquin Extraction. In addition to that he was a researcher in
Aboriginal History, a producer, and an actor. One of his best known
works is La Saga des Béothuks or The Beothuk Saga in the English
translation by Wayne Grady.Bernard Assiniwi was born in July 31, 1935
and died the 2 September 2000. Son of Églantine Bleau and
Joseph-Leonidas Zephirin Lapierre, from Algonquin, Cree and Quebecois
heritage. As a child he spoke Cree but French was the language of his
schooling.He graduated from the University of Guelph, obtaining a BScA
in animal science.He went on to follow a variety of careers. He was
involved with the beginning of the cultural section of the Department
of Indian Affairs and Northern Development from 1965 to 1968. In 1965,
he also appeared in the film "La vie heureuse de Léopold Z". Other
film appearances were "Les smattes" (1972) and "Les forges de
Saint-Maurice" (1973). He also served as curator of the Easter
Subarctic Cultural area of the Canadian Museum of Civilization until
his death in 2000.
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