George Morrissette

Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, George Morrissette received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Fine Arts from Herbert H. Lehman College in New York. He spent time as a small town schoolteacher, a salesman at Kennedy Art Galleries (NYC), a literary translator, playwright, youth worker, and taxi driver. He enjoyed his time working with children through the "Artists in the Schools" program, his volunteer work at children's hospital and the production of his play for children, The Story of Day and Night. His poetry publications include Prairie Howl, Up Against the Open Sky, Finding Mom at Eaton's and _Michif Cantos _and his writing was included in the 2012 anthology, Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings from the Land of Water, and many other publications. He loved new adventures and mischief and was happiest playing music for an audience and spinning tales. He met and befriended many people during his travels and camping trips throughout Canada and collaborated with various artists throughout his life. He enjoyed bicycling, gardening and hosting french fry cookouts. He died in 2016 at the age of 78.