Marvin Francis

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Marvin Francis (1955-2005) was a poet from Winnipeg, Manitoba best known for his long poem City Treaty published by Turnstone Press.[1][2] Francis was born in northern Alberta and lived in Edmonton before relocating to Winnipeg where he wrote short stories and radio plays in addition to his poetry. A second volume of poetry, Bush Camp, was published posthumously in 2008.[3] He was a member of the Heart Lake First Nation.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Marvin Francis". Canadian Dimension. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Warren Cariou. "Anti-corporate resistance in Marvin Francis City Treaty". Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Marvin Francis Media Gallery". Retrieved January 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Marvin Francis". University of Manitoba. Retrieved January 3, 2021.