Lawrence J. Barkwell

Lawrence J. Barkwell (born 1943 – 26 September 2019) was a Canadian author, editor, historian and lecturer, best known for his comprehensive writings on the Métis Nation and Culture. He served as senior historian at Manitoba Métis Federation’s Louis Riel Institute from 2006 until his death in September 2019. He was a member of the board of directors of the Friends of Upper Fort Garry. He was Honorary Elder for the St. Norbert Parish la Barrière Métis Council.

Barkwell has made entries in the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America, the Canadian Encyclopedia, and has contributed numerous articles to the Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture. His earlier research and writing was in the area of Juvenile Corrections (Canadian J. Criminology & Corrections Vol. 18 (4): 363 (1976) Differential Treatment of Juveniles on Probation; An Evaluative Study).

Awards
Barkwell is an award recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), and a recipient of the Saskatchewan Book Award for Publishing in Education (2002). On February 15, 2019, he received the Aboriginal Circle of Educators Honouring Our Allies Award.