Update regarding my historic sexual assault lawsuit against Norval Morrisseau and his estate, I simply ran out of money to continue to fight. I’ll share all legal documents for the public record…

 

Pictured here: lighting my collection of Norval Morrisseau art on fire…August, 2023

Good evening to each and everyone and once again a sincere thanks and appreciation for those who supported me through this process and endeavour. It certainly wasn’t easy but did teach me that this system isn’t designed to really help or support First Nations, it’s a white system built to support white people primarily. That has been my experience. To find really good legal representation? It’s a lot like searching for a needle in a haystack. I thought that because this lawyer I chose was a fellow artist, I thought he’d be able to understand more. Wrong. These people are so colonized, they are not even aware of their own colonization. This guy and his firm were really poor communicators, left me stranded for weeks on end and I simply felt neglected and unimportant. Not a good recipe if you are dealing with historic sexual assault. The reality for me around this was getting very difficult to process and feel confident about. So I fired him 2 weeks ago. 

I tried searching for pro bono lawyers, legal advocates, law firms, legal aid, etc to no avail. The whole process of retelling the crime, the rehashing of these events and struggles was just too difficult for me. I suffer from a brain injury and have symptoms of depression and ptsd. The weight of being in financial stress and poverty was really the killer for me. The lack of support was another challenge in finding strong legal representation. I simply don’t have the financial power to move forward. As hard as that is, it’s the reality for me. I did the best I could with what I had and that’s the tough part. I was down to my last $1200.00 dollars. I couldn’t even afford to file documents on my own if I was to even represent myself in the Supreme Court of B.C. 

I believe in the truth with regard to everything that happened to me around this including the other victims I discovered and found. I will upload all the legal documents in my possession for the public record. There are still other opportunities to tell this story and I will follow through with those options as time moves forward. I have also made appointments with the BC ombudsman along with the B.C. human rights tribunal and I’ll be connecting with the B.C. law society to file a complaint. On that note, here are the files which are now all legal documents. Between the estate of Norval Morrisseau and myself, the legal fees were pushing towards $60,000.00.

That’s what it cost to get this information this far. The estate knows now that Norval Morrisseau was a sexual abuser. So should the rest of the world. I’ll never align myself ever again with this pathetic reality of the pedophile sex abuser. To me: he’s a piece of shit, forever. 

First things first, my letter of resignation regarding this lawsuit sent to the law firm of the estate:

Next, my statement of claim:

After my statement of claim was filed, the estate of Morrisseau in Cory Dingle filed this. Affidavit #1:

This was my response to the estate in affidavit # 2: 

I’ll add the supporting documents of the estates lawyer in Jason Gratl seeking my evidence. Here are those statements from my former law firm who represented me: 

Here is my evidence of these claims including witness testimony and statements that I received from those who were abused by Norval Morrisseau and knew of some of this abuse: 

Selected excerpts pertaining to sexual abuse by Tom Tom Sinclair. The writing in grey and white is Tom Tom, the writing in blue and white is me: 

Exhibit A: 

In this conversation Tom Tom Sinclair points out 4 victims including himself with numerous other potential victims that we may never find how many that exact number could be. Tom Tom states that Norval Morrisseau was a frequent visitor to Thunder Bay’s own “Epstein island”. Even Christi Belcourt and issach Murdoch get exposed for some of the sexual abuse that happened at their camp “Nimki”. 

Next the letter from art collector and friend in Dr. Jarrod golden who worked with both David Morrisseau and myself. He is a wonderful man who has been a cherished friend for decades. He knew Norval Morrisseau was a pedophile. Here are his legal statements which have been legally documented here in my case:

Exhibit B: 

Finally the legal documents from Karl burrows who was an apprentice to Norval Morrisseau for more than 17 years. He gives an account of setting the record straight about Gabe Vadas and his real relationship to Norval. He was not only Morrisseau’s pimp as I have stated honestly to you all, but was also Norvals gay lover. He knew, he was there. He seen it all including the sex trafficking that was being done by Gabe Vadas on Norvals behalf:

Exhibit C: 

This is everything that I was able to get exposed into legal documentation from this experience. Truth and reconciliation doesn’t matter in my experience with the estate of Norval Morrisseau. They are willing to lie and to go to any lengths to do so. They are corrupt in my opinion and will forever be associated with trying to hide and protect a historic sexual abuser. A pedophile who could not control his filthy and dirty sexual appetites. He will always remain a pathetic sex abuser. I’ll leave you with this piece of information as well regarding my story. When this story was first published in the news media my friend asked if she could post the article on her fb page. I said sure, go ahead and educate. Someone she knew contacted her and said this about who Norval Morrisseau really was: 

Sometimes you just gotta say fuck it…and paint. Go blue jays….bigtime swingtown tonight…😎

 

Title: For future generations. Size: 48 x 72 inches. Sold to private collection

Just wishing all those loyal to me in my current friendships around the world a wonderful and creative journey in life. Many of you have been absolutely solid in our inner circles and we enjoy such clear and honest energy with one another. I’m truly grateful for that. I’m back at it getting into my next series of paintings to do and had fun mixing up 22 new colours to play with. Always a good sign when fresh paint is mixed and ready to go…

I’ll admit feeling inspirational has been a bit of a challenge with regard to the dark forces I am exposing regarding my lawsuit. But I’m still moving forward one day at a time. The seasons are changing quite dramatically up here in the Kootenay mountains and it’s absolutely fascinating to be deep in the midst of these cycles of change. I’m enjoying October baseball as well with the blue jays being in the World Series.  Great to see such super high level ball being played. That 18 inning game was beautiful even though the jays lost. Tonight they won 6 - 2 so it’s 2 games a piece in this best of 7. Any how just wanted to share some positive energy and that I’m getting set to work on the next series of paintings…

Enjoy this classic by Steve Miller band. Song: Swingtown. Tonight’s vibe in the art studio…

Miigwetch, Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

To tell you the truth? The Creator spirit is revealing so much information to me. I see you…I see who you are…

 

New quilts being shipped to “Quilts for survivors”  this week of October 2025

No doubt there are levels to this game of life and I truly see so much now as the direct result of coming forward. Most of what I am witnessing is the utter weakness of many around the corrupt world of the pedophile sex abuser in Norval Morrisseau and his spiritually bankrupt legacy. Really gross energy. From the estate itself and pretty much everyone else connected to it. It’s gross. Money grubbing lawyers, so-called bullshit experts, fake ass people with hidden agendas, weak character, scumbag liars with no moral fibre or backbone. Some have said I am the kiss of death, I’m trying to assassinate the pedophile shamans legacy. 

I disagree with all that nonsense. 

I’m here to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. This is the reality and because of that some people will unfortunately get exposed. People will get hurt. But it’s the truth itself that is leading the way. I am simply the messenger. I am the change agent. I am the one willing to go all the way. To shine a light on these historic sex crimes, living or dead, all of it must come forward. Destiny awaits…these are the instructions. I am grateful that my Creator supports me, is protecting me in this very dark world that we all live in. 

I trust that no matter how challenging this undertaking is, I’m doing the right thing. Yes it’s a terrible weight to carry, but I must continue forward. At this point I’m the only one strong enough to tell these truths I’ve discovered including my own story. I am a truthteller and because of that some will hate me for it. That is none of my business. I’m not looking for friendships around this. I learned a long time ago that the realm of Morrisseau is absolutely fucked. I could not trust them. They all have hidden motives and agendas. It’s all about making a buck off the dead pedophile artist. As sad and pathetic as that is, it’s the truth. My difficulties have been having to compete with this truth of discovering Morrisseau was just that, a pedophile sex abuser. Difficult and super challenging to have any real measure of success in the Canadian art scene as the direct result. Who the fuck wants to deal with that? Exactly. It’s not right. On another note I am thankful that they have been cut away from my life. I am being protected. This is the spiritual reality for me. 

The shame is on those who are willing to lie, are willing to hide underneath a rock hoping against hope that I just keep my mouth shut. Creator knows better. That’s where I put my faith and trust. Not in men. Not in any human beings. But in the truth of the Creators ways. The real architect of honesty. Not in this world or it’s people. That is where I stand and yes, the “Great Spirit” sees it all. Sees all the reservations, the hiding, the fears, the resentments, the hate, the manipulators, the cheats, the liars in all their self will glory. 

It’s stunning really. Former friends being removed from my orbit because they cannot be here for me. They cannot move past themselves. They cannot reconcile because my level of truth destroys their delusions. It’s too hard for them to accept. Maybe over time but I’m not holding my breath. I see you for who you really are. Any how, much more to come and now that the legal sphere is starting to digest these facts I’ve disclosed I’m looking forward to the next steps. As they say, the truth will set you free. Stay tuned…Miigwetch, Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

I feel good these days, the truth is getting out and those in the know now know Norval Morrisseau was a historic sexual abuser

 

Pictured here: enjoying the light of this fire @ Kootenay mountains in B.C.

They say the truth will set you free? I’m sure for many that this is true but I can also say that the truth can be a difficult and heavy burden to carry. Either way it certainly will never lie, this I most certainly know and understand. For me this weight has been a difficult thing to carry. But from this point forward there is no turning back. Not for me and not for others who have been enlightened by these revelations I’ve shared. I’ll always believe it is wrong to prop up sexual abusers as cultural icons. 

My only wish was to come forward and expose the research I found including my own experience of what happened to me. I only wanted to tell the truth, because I discovered that I wasn’t alone. I believe in truth and reconciliation but before anyone can reconcile we must learn the truth. This has been my chief mission in uncovering, discovering and then recovering what really took place, what really happened. The undiluted truth, as challenging and ugly as it is in regards to everything I have said, shared and found. With several other victims that I have now shared legally, I can prove a pattern beyond just myself. The legal orbit beyond this case is now being made aware. The Canadian media is becoming aware and the general sphere of the corrupt world of Morrisseau is becoming aware. 

I understand how hard it is to accept that. I too once held Morrisseau in high esteem. But never again will I allow myself to be fooled like this ever again. He will always be a child sex predator who was gay, a gay sex abuser who abused young boys and young men. I feel sorry for any and all lawyers who will find this truth difficult to digest. My advice to any of you is don’t allow yourselves to be deceived by money or those trying to protect it. You now see. It’s undeniable. 

I’ll share more as this story continues to unfold but rest assured I feel different these days. Like a weight I’ve carried is finally being addressed. I can let it go. I have told the truth and I have done the right thing. I will continue to move forward one day at a time. It’s how I live my life down here on planet earth. I am setting the record straight and I feel this sense of deep purpose as the direct result. I trust my Creator and I trust that the ancestors are with me…honouring the living and the dead by telling the truth.

More to come….Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

In dealing with the corruption within the estate of Norval Morrisseau regarding my case, it’s a lot like dealing with colonizers who tried to hide the crimes of residential schools

 

Pictured here: I’m feeling proud to be Anishanabe, a true 60’s scoop survivor 

Good afternoon and welcome once again to Jacobson native art. I just wanted to make some things clear for those following this story that the corruption within the estate of Norval Morrisseau runs deep. Their response to my claim being filed was an absolute joke at best. It’s pathetic really. The reality is that the estate is being run by white colonizers in Gabe Vadas and Cory ding dong Dingle who had a bizarre relationship with the child sex abuser in Norval Morrisseau. We simply cannot rely on these people to tell us the truth. They fear this truth that I am bringing forward as someone who was also sexually abused. They remind me as a 60’s scoop survivor of what took place regarding the Canadian government trying to deny what happened in residential schools. It’s the same formula from the colonial playbook. It’s absolutely disgusting. Even that poor lawyer of theirs has to step up to the plate and attempt to protect their lies. Trying everything in their colonial power to have my case dismissed before it even happens. Pathetic.

I will never honour or respect people like them who have tried to paint me in the media as some broken and confused individual. I know exactly what happened to me. First off, it’s been an embarrassing weight that I’ve had to carry for the last 19 years. Having to face this garbage on a daily basis for such a long time. Someone I once held in such high esteem to turn out to be a total piece of shit of a human being. When I found the other 6 victims and their names, I had to do something. I couldn’t just let this whole thing slide. It’s absolutely wrong to hide this truth and to say nothing. I had to come forward and believe me it certainly hasn’t been easy. The delusion that Norval was some genius and a great role model for us younger First Nations simply isn’t the truth. He sexually abused children, young boys and young men. That is the reality that I experienced and have found. I simply cannot allow Colonialism to hide our stories and discoveries. We are in a time of truth and reconciliation. Not hide and deny. That is not the future I want for anybody including most importantly, our children. Both here and now and in our future generations. The truth of these stories must have their day in court. The Supreme Court of British Columbia to be exact. 

Let’s get a couple of other things cleared up here as well. As ding dong Dingle has claimed that I wanted to be like Norval Morrisseau fashioning myself like him? Lol. Not true. Before any of this happened to me I did hold a lot of respect for Norval but I never wanted to be like him. I never wanted to be gay, bisexual or a sexual abuser like Norval Morrisseau. I’m a heterosexual man, I’m a great father who is dedicated to my son and family. Regarding his art? Most people who know woodland art would say that I surpassed Morrisseau along time ago. I would agree. I simply took what he had done and made it better. Cleaner and sharper. Norval himself could never paint his own style better than I can. I’m just simply a better version. I’m a better human being and have been on the path of sobriety for the last 27 years now. Something Norval could never do throughout his lifetime. Regarding being a father? He abandoned all his children so that he could chase the colonizers carrots. He was a chronic sex addict as well who preyed on vulnerable young men and boys. I don’t act that way and I have no interest in being a sexual predator like him. 

Pictured here: Gary Lamont wanted to be like his buddy here in Norval Morrisseau 

There are just so many differences between us and after discovering the sex crimes and coming forward about it? Why on earth would I look to him as a cultural icon and in whom I should align my values with. It simply isn’t true what fuck nut Dingle has to say. He’s got a major invested interest in doing everything he can to try and squash this story. During the fraud investigation he was all over kigigi, ebay, Craigslist etc buying up as many Morrisseau paintings that he could. That is the reality going on here and I’m sure we’ll expose that as this story continues to unfold. My advice to all my collectors and fans is be aware. The truth I represent is real. These are truthful accounts that I am bringing to light. No lies. Just real facts of discovery and personal experience. My response through my affidavit will make these clearer because unfortunately, these people are willing to sell their souls to uphold the lies that have been revealed through my investigations on this subject. I know the truth, they can’t stand it that I’m coming forward to shed this light for many who didn’t know. To those who knew? I’ll be exposing everything that I have found. You can count on me to do so…

More to come…Miigwetch, Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

Continuing to work on new paintings and enjoying the magnificence of my boy, Sagein Wisdom

 

Title of painting: Spirits in love and loyalty. Size: 30 x 40 inches. Montreal, Que

Good morning to each and everyone and here’s to enjoying a spectacular summer vibe. Things are super busy and we’ve been a bit backlogged in certain aspects of the business. Our collections will be getting worked on with little giant productions out here in the Kootenay’s. As they say life happens and we’ve got lots of behind the scenes things in manifestation. Our focus is always moving forward and the research has been simply impeccable. 

The woodland A.I. (Anishanabe intelligence) is growing by leaps and bounds and our current 7 collections will be expanded on soon with another 6 coming into play. We’ve also got 4 new woodland collections to be added to the current 7 there. Our indigenous art box collection of the 4 seasons is also going to be back in full swing. Time, focus and execution are the energies being created and we look forward to sharing more soon. 

In honour of the visionary, the artist, the Creator

My son and I are getting a lot of time together this summer as I’ve decided to take a break from the gallery scenes I’ve been creating in the Kootenay region over the last 5 years. Been apart of putting together 3 spaces featuring indigenous art across Canada. Plus with amazing studio action as well. It’s been super awesome to be apart of that and spearheading indigenous art in the Kootenay mountains of B.C. My boy is thrilled each and every time we take the atv out for these incredible journey’s mountain hopping from one range to the next. The amount of space and freedom we have here living in this community of only 350 souls is incredible. Each day diving right into the heart of our Mother Earth. It’s phenomenal. 

Super busy no doubt but making quality time for my boy each and every day is the essence of why we chose to live out here. I scouted this area just a couple years before living here and absolutely fell in love with the vibe. Super grateful and indeed things are rollin along precisely as they should. More to come so stay tuned and enjoy this latest piece I finished this morning. 

Miigwetch, Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

A video I took of our backyard, our playground up here in the Kootenay Mountains.

Just another day of mastering the masters @ Jacobson native art in the summer of 2025

 

Title of painting: Natures guardianship. Size: 30 x 48 inches. 2025

Good morning to each and everyone and I sure hope many of you are enjoying the beautiful energy of summer. We’ve been very busy and I’m feeling great about getting back to my commissions list. Slowly getting through the process and finding more time to get back into the creative swing of things. I’ve been working on a whole new bunch of woodland A.I. paintings as well. With me I like to have several projects going on at the same time. Keeps me in the flow and I also have periods where the artist needs to rest. Focus on other tasks and situations that are going on for me as well.

This painting is going to another fabulous collector who has bought several paintings over the last 18 months. I’m honoured and grateful for the amazing blessings and opportunities. Life is definitely taking on new meaning and I’ve found a new level within me no doubt about it. I’m very excited for what awaits in the near future. The time and space has arrived on my journey and there is revolutionary change upon the horizons. These are no doubt exciting times. 

Enjoy this new release and indeed we’ll be building new collections around this masterpiece. With new worlds of inspiration and innovation taking shape there is a whole new vastness of clarity and focus manifesting in my life. There will be much more to come so thank you for staying in the loop here @ Jacobson native art. Miigwetch, Rainbow Thunderbird - MAJ 🌈🦅🌈

Enjoy this classic track by Derrick Carter - Can you dance to my beat