Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature
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Edition 1 (2013) Runner-up
James Karl Bartleman
ジェームズ・カール・バートルマン
Jeimuzu Kāru Bātoruman
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1939-12-24 （Orillia, Ontario）
- Died
- 2023-08-14 （London, Ontario） age 83
- Nationality
- Canada
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Port Carling, Ontario → Orillia, Ontario → Toronto
Career
- Occupations
- Diplomat, Author, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Chancellor of Ontario College of Art and Design
- Active Years
- 1967-2023
- Affiliations
- Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation, Phi Delta Theta
- Nominations
- Burt Award finalist for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Western Ontario | — | History | Bachelor of Arts | — | Canada |
University of Western Ontario
History
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Year of Graduation:
1963
Country:
Canada
Phi Delta Theta fraternity member
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Order of Canada | — | — | Governor General of Canada | Officer |
| 2002 | Order of Ontario | — | — | Province of Ontario | Member |
| 1999 | National Aboriginal Achievement Award | — | 公共サービス | — | 受賞 |
Order of Canada
2011
Organization:
Governor General of Canada
Result:
Officer
Order of Ontario
2002
Organization:
Province of Ontario
Result:
Member
National Aboriginal Achievement Award
1999
Category:
公共サービス
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Out of Muskoka
2002 Non-fictionChildhood memoir
Muskoka boyhood
On Six Continents
2004 Non-fictionDiplomatic career memoir
DiplomacyInternational relations
Rollercoaster: My Hectic Years as Jean Chrétien's Diplomatic Advisor
2005 Non-fictionMemoir as diplomatic advisor
PoliticsDiplomacy
Raisin Wine: A Boyhood in a Different Muskoka
2007 Non-fictionBoyhood memoir
Muskoka
As Long as the Rivers Flow
2011 NovelSocial justice novel trilogy first book
First NationsSocial justice
The Redemption of Oscar Wolf
2013 NovelSocial justice novel
RedemptionJustice
Exceptional Circumstances
2015 NovelSocial justice novel
Social issues
Seasons of Hope
2016 Non-fictionA Matter of Conscience
2018 Non-fictionBibliography
- Out of Muskoka (2002)
- On Six Continents (2004)
- Rollercoaster: My Hectic Years as Jean Chrétien's Diplomatic Advisor (2005)
- Raisin Wine: A Different Muskoka (2007)
- As Long as the Rivers Flow (2011)
- The Redemption of Oscar Wolf (2013)
- Exceptional Circumstances (2015)
- Seasons of Hope (2016)
- A Matter of Conscience (2018)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Memoir styleNarrative non-fiction
- Recurring Motifs
- First Nations issuesDiplomatic experiencesSocial justice
Legacy
Canadian diplomat, author, and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario who championed literacy for First Nations children, mental health awareness, and anti-racism efforts.
In Popular Culture
- James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Awards
Trivia
- Member of the Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation
- Related to honorary Chief John Bigwin on mother's side
- Warned RCMP days before Air India bombing