Award-winning children's author Larry Loyie, who "lived a proud and traditional Cree life which was later reflected in his books," died April 18, the South Peace News reported. He was 82. He his partner, editor and writer Constance Brissenden, formed Living Tradition Writers Group "and launched a 23-year adventure as co-authors and educators. Together, they gave more than 1,600 presentations in classrooms, libraries, at conferences and festivals across Canada," the South Peace News wrote. His books include When the Spirits Dance, As Long as the Rivers Flow, Goodbye Buffalo Bay, Gathering Tree, The Moon Speaks Cree: A Winter Adventure and Residential Schools, With the Words and Images of Survivors.
"It was a great honor to have been friends with Larry Loyie, and a treasure to have had him bring so many teachings to our museum, through his stories, his visits and his books," said Native Cultural Arts Museum curator Rachel Cripps. "We are dedicating our annual open house on Saturday, July 16, to Larry in honor of his memory."
