Index of documents in Hearn V McLeod at al
Plaintiff’s witness Ritchie Sinclair
1) Exhibit “A” – A 1994 written authorization to teach that was read, affirmed and signed by Norval Morrisseau. This signing witnessed in person by Gabe Vadas in Toronto. Authorization 1 – Authorization 2
2) Exhibit “B” – A 1979 painting entitled, “The Sounding”, which was created and signed by both Norval Morrisseau and Ritchie Sinclair. This 36 x 48 inch painting is available as an in-court exhibit.
3) Exhibit “C” – Three 1979 photographs of Norval Morrisseau celebrating Christmas with Ritchie Sinclair and his family. Photo1 – Photo2 – Photo3
4) Exhibit “D” – A 1997 video of Norval Morrisseau initiating Ritchie Sinclair in a sacred Bear-dance ceremony performed at the McMichael Canadian Collection. Robert McMichael, Don Robinson and Gabe Vadas attended. Video1 – Video2 – This exhibit includes an article published by KRG about the ceremony.
5) Exhibit “E” – A September 2008 interview with Ritchie Sinclair conducted by David Peterson on CIUT FM radio.
6) Exhibit “F” – A 1966 still life oil created by 9 year old Ritchie Sinclair.
7) Exhibit “G” –Ritchie Sinclair’s graphic arts progress report, date June 29 1979, George Brown College in Toronto.
8) Exhibit “H” – A Dec 2007 Toronto Star newspaper article about the Norval Morrisseau Memorial, “Gathering of the People” organized by Ritchie Sinclair.
9) Exhibit “I” – A 1981 Nexus Gallery Morrisseau exhibition poster given to Ritchie Sinclair by Norval Morrisseau and signed “to a great pal”. Photo1 – Photo2
10) Exhibit “J” – A silk-screen print gifted to Ritchie Sinclair by Jack Pollock in 1986 signed, “To Star Dreamer – best wishes always, Jack”. Photo1 – Photo2
11) Exhibit “K” – A Sept 6 2008 KRG video interview with Ritchie Sinclair and related articles. Video1 – Video2 – Video3 – Article1 – Article2 – Article3
12) Exhibit “L” – A 2009 letter from Ritchie Sinclair to the Prime Minister.
13) Exhibit “M” – A 2012 letter to Ritchie Sinclair from Assembly of First Nations, Grand Chief Atleo.
14) Exhibit “N” – A 2001 email from Ritchie Sinclair to the Kinsman Robinson Gallery about Morrisseau forgeries up for auction on Ebay.
15) Exhibit “O” – A 1995 Vitality magazine cover and two 2012 Vitality magazine articles written by Ritchie Sinclair. Photo – Article1 – Article2
16) Exhibit “P” – A 2012 Art Gallery of Ontario educational promotion of Ritchie Sinclair and of Morrisseau.com. Page1 Page2
17) Exhibit “Q” – A 2006 photo of Norval Morrisseau and Ritchie Sinclair on the eve of the National Gallery Morrisseau exhibition in Ottawa
18) Exhibit “R” – A 1981 CBC film of Norval Morrisseau that was witnessed by Ritchie Sinclair. Video1 – Video2
19) Exhibit “S” – A 2008 Now magazine article about Ritchie Sinclair defending Morrisseau’s legacy.
20) Exhibit “T” – A 1985 letter from Norval Morrisseau to his landlady which mentions Ritchie Sinclair.
21) Exhibit “U” – Three 1993 paintings created by Norval Morrisseau with Ritchie Sinclair in White Rock B.C. Painting1 – Painting2 – Painting3
22) Exhibit “V” – A 2009 statement by Morrisseau protégé Brian Marion about Ritchie Sinclair.
23) Exhibit “W” – A 2007 statement by the Governor General of Ontario about Morrisseau’s passing and the Thunderbird School of Shamanistic Arts.
24) Exhibit “X” – A 1997 magazine article about a Ritchie Sinclair exhibition at BCE Place, Toronto, and a page listing the exhibitors. Item1 – Item2 – Item3
25) Exhibit “Y” – A 1994 photo of Brian Marion and Ritchie Sinclair and a film of their mural, “The Meeting Place”, exhibited at Toronto’s Skydome. Photo – Video
26) Exhibit “Z” – A 1997 press release from the Skydome about Ritchie Sinclair’s “Heartfelt project” and related letters with regard to the project. Item1 – Item2 – Item3
27) Exhibit “AA” – An October 2008 Yorkville art walk promotion about Ritchie Sinclair’s SPIRIT art exhibition, a related poster and the centerpiece painting displayed in the show dedicated to the memory of Morrisseau. Item1 – Item2 – Item3
28) Exhibit “BB” – A 1997 letter sent to Ritchie Sinclair from a high school and a 2012 receipt for his work teaching art in public schools. Item1 – Item2
29) Exhibit “CC” – A 2005 national Earth Day poster commissioned by the Canadian Labour Council.
30) Exhibit “DD” – A 2009 supplementary affidavit served in Superior Court action CV-08-00366828 which includes a statement by principal Morrisseau art dealer, Bryant Ross of Coghlan Art.
31) Exhibit “EE” – A 2006 McMichael Canadian Collection artist-in-residence receipt sent to Ritchie Sinclair.
32) Exhibit “FF” – A 2008 Superior Court injunction motion Judgment in McLeod et al v Ritchie Sinclair, CV-08-00366828 with regard to Ritchie Sinclair’s Morrisseau.com website.
33) Exhibit “GG” – A 2013 Superior Court Order in McLeod et al v Ritchie Sinclair, CV-08-00366828 dismissing the action with costs awarded to Ritchie Sinclair.
34) Exhibit “HH” – A 2011 small claims court defamation Judgment in Otavnik v Sinclair SC-09-000872782 with regard to Ritchie Sinclair.
35) Exhibit “II” – A 2009 Settlement agreement in Otavnik v Sinclair SC-09-000872782 between defendant KRG and plaintiff Joseph Otavnik with regard to Ritchie Sinclair.
36) Exhibit “JJ” – A 2008 letter from Jim White with regard to Ritchie Sinclair, a 2010 letter from Wolf Morrisseau to Jim White, and 2008 correspondance4 between Joe Otavnik and Jim White. Item1 – Item2 – Item3
37) Exhibit “KK” – Transcripts from March 18 2010 and Jan 11 2011 in Otavnik v Sinclair SC-09-000872782. Item1 – Item2
38) Exhibit “LL” – A print out of Ritchie Sinclair’s online CV.
39) Exhibit “MM” – A 2010 comprehensive filing in Otavnik v Sinclair SC-09-000872782 containing documentation about the Superior Court action, McLeod et al v Ritchie Sinclair, CV-08-00366828