James Bartleman

James Bartleman
Occupation	Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

James Bartleman was the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

In Anishinabek News

• Home community: Chippewas of Rama First Nation
• October 2013: James Bartleman received the $5,000 third prize for the book As Long As the Rivers Flow.
• November 2015: He visited Fort Severn for a book distribution initiative that was covered by journalist Michael Dick.
• November 2016: He stated that the recipients of his namesake award are essential to understanding First Nations communities. The former official expressed inspiration at the strength and courage shown in the submissions from Indigenous youth.
• July 2019: He received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the Law Society of Ontario on June 20, 2019. During his term as Lieutenant Governor from 2002 to 2007, he launched a massive book drive and established literacy programs for Indigenous youth. He served for 35 years in the foreign service of Canada as an ambassador and high commissioner. He raised 1.5 million dollars to establish a book club for children in Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory.
• June 2021: He expressed inspiration regarding the powerful submissions provided by young Indigenous writers across Ontario. He stated that the perspectives of the award recipients are essential for improving the understanding of Indigenous communities.
• August 2023: He was the first Indigenous person appointed to the role of Lieutenant Governor in Ontario. The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award was created in 2008 to honour his legacy and efforts in promoting literacy.
• October 2026: He was a member of Chippewas of Rama First Nation and served as Lieutenant Governor from 2002 to 2007. The provincial creative writing awards for Indigenous youth are presented in his honour. He passed away in 2023. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).