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Elder Daniel Paul Portrait

Type
Physical spaces
Topics
Arts and culture
Indigenous
Audiences
Everybody
Locations
Halifax

About this resource

Elder Daniel Paul (1938-2023) was a Mi'kmaq editor, activist and author best known for his renowned and landmark 1993 book, We Were Not the Savages (a Dal Reads selection in 2017). He was a member of both the Order of Canada and the Order of Nova Scotia. His portrait was painted by renowned Mi'kmaq artist Alan Syliboy and hangs in the McCain building to honour Elder Paul and to celebrate his life and contributions.

 

Indigenous elder poses next to a painted portrait of himself.

Contact information

6135 University Avenue 
Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2

Read more about this resource

Influential Mi’kmaw historian honoured with special Dal‑commissioned portrait

When Dal associate professor Margaret Robinson learned that acclaimed Mi’kmaw editor, activist, and author Daniel Paul had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, she knew something had to be done to honour his ground-breaking work as a historian.
Read more about the Elder Daniel Paul portrait
Daniel Paul's portrait as displayed in the foyer of the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building. (Nick Pearce photo)

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