Basil Johnston
| Basil Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Elder |
Basil Johnston was an Elder mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Cape Croker[2]
- October 2013: He authored the book Walking in Balance, which features ten traditional stories told in both English and the Anishinaabe language. He is quoted as saying that being in balance means walking on the right path of life.[3]
- July 2014: He is a past recipient of the Debwewin Citation.[2]
- October 2014: Basil Johnston collaborated on a project with Donald Chretien and passed down folklore and mythology that inspires the artist's work.[4]
- March 2019: He is a past recipient of the Debwewin Citation for his work in storytelling. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[5]
- March 2022: He is a past recipient of the Debwewin Citation. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[6]
- May 2022: He was a recipient of the Debwewin Citation for his contributions to storytelling. He is recognized as a significant literary figure within the Anishinabek Nation territory. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[7]
- August 2023: He recruited Donald Chrétien to illustrate one of his books. His collaboration with Donald Chrétien inspired the artist to commit fully to Woodland style art.[8]
- June 2024: The late writer was a previous recipient of the Debwewin Citation. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[9]
- December 2024: His personal memoirs of residential school life in the 1940s are compared to the earlier experiences of Enos Montour. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[10]
- May 2025: He wrote the book Moose Meat and Wild Rice, which contains satirical short stories about life on a fictitious reserve. He was known as an eloquent speaker of both English and Anishinaabemowin and frequently attended language conferences during his life. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[11]
- April 2026: He taught Martina Osawamick about the four hills of life.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Zhiibaahaasing shares cultural teachings with community", Anishinabek News, 8 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Waub Rice to receive storytelling honour", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Tree of life’ stood out in the crowd", Anishinabek News, 25 October 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Woodland painter has a passion for petroglyphs", Anishinabek News, 22 October 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rez 91 journalists to receive Debwewin Citation in storytelling", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Debwewin Citation recipient displayed excellence in journalism during Robinson-Huron Annuities trial", Anishinabek News, 7 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation honours creator of the Debwewin Citations", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Woodland art is freedom for artist Donald Chrétien", Anishinabek News, 8 August 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism", Anishinabek News, 25 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Brown Tom’s Schooldays", Anishinabek News, 27 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Anishinaabemowin Commissioner teaches through storytelling at Anishinaabemowin-Teg Language Conference", Anishinabek News, 7 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).