b. 1953, Halifax, Nova Scotia
First Nations Affiliation: Mi'kmaq

A painter and printmaker, Leonard Paul received a B.F.A. from Nova Scotia College, a B.A. (Art History and Political Science) and an M.A. (Philosophy and Religion) from Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Deriving much of his inspiration from Western art's old masters, he has travelled extensively in Europe, India, and elsewhere, gleaning insights into techniques he applies to his evocations of pastoral rivers and landscapes. In 1993, Paul received the Governor General's medal and a nomination for the national Aboriginal Achievement Award. In 1996, Leonard Paul was inducted into The Canadian Who's Who.

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Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Mount St. Vincent University Art Gallery, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Art Bank, Halifax, Nova Scotia

S E L E C T E D   B I B L I O G R A P H Y

"Artist Paul drawn to rivers." Halifax Chronicle Herald, 29 January 1996, p. A-6.

"Governor General's 125^th medal awarded to Wolfville artist." Halifax Chronicle Herald, 1 July 1993, p. B5.

Gray, Viviane, and Moira Dianne O'Neill. Pe'l A'tukwey: Let Me . . . Tell a Story: Recent Work by Mi'kmaq and Maliseet Artists. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1993.

"Leonard Paul: A talented Micmac artist who paints." Halifax Chronicle Herald, 18 November 1983, p. 5-E.

"Paul creating 'pride in the people'." Halifax Chronicle Herald, 4 September 1986, p. 3-E.

Review: Manuge Galleries Ltd. Halifax Chronicle Herald, 20 May 1988, p. 7-E.

"Sun Micmac son's symbol." Halifax Chronicle Herald, 20 March 1985, p. 2-E.