Seven Fallen Feathers

Seven Fallen Feathers

by

Tanya Talaga

Norval Morrisseau was a famed Ojibwe painter, often called the “Picasso of the North.” He was a survivor of the residential school system. Norval was catapulted to fame in the 1960s, but his personal life was blighted by troubles with alcohol abuse. He taught his son Christian how to paint—and, in turn, Christian taught his own son Kyle.
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Norval Morrisseau Character Timeline in Seven Fallen Feathers

The timeline below shows where the character Norval Morrisseau appears in Seven Fallen Feathers. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 8: River, Give Me My Son Back
Colonialism, Cultural Genocide, and Racism Theme Icon
Generational Trauma and Circular Suffering Theme Icon
...Harper in 2007, and Kyle Morrisseau in 2009. Kyle was the grandson of Ojibwe painter Norval Morrisseau, often called the “Picasso of the North.” Norval was a survivor of the residential... (full context)
Indigenous Youth, Education Reform, and Support Networks Theme Icon
Norval died in December of 2007. Christian stopped painting for a while—but the sensitive, artistic Kyle... (full context)
Chapter 10: Seven Fallen Feathers
Colonialism, Cultural Genocide, and Racism Theme Icon
Tradition, Prophecy, Spirituality, and Hope Theme Icon
...the painting, the seven students, in profile, wait to move on to the next world. Norval, painted in red, is connected to Kyle by a thick red line—he guides his grandson... (full context)