Shaun Hedican Obituary, Death – Shaun Hedican, an artist, peer, and contemporary who was also a friend, passed died suddenly on April 14 at 1:49 p.m. at the Hamilton General Hospital with his family by his side. His passing was a shock to everyone who knew him. Everyone who knew him was shocked and saddened by his untimely
death. When Hedican passed away, he was surrounded by his friends and peers from the artistic world he had worked with throughout his life. Shaun cites his ability to keep a level head and move forward with his life at a steady pace, both of which he attributes to the fact that he is actively involved in creative endeavors. Shaun has been able to keep a calm demeanor his entire life. This trait has served him well. This is a photograph that was taken of Shaun,
Cree Stevens, Kristy Cameron, and myself at the group exhibition known as “Converging Lines,” which was held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in the month of January in 2018. Cree Stevens and Kristy Cameron appeared in a variety of roles throughout the course of this episode as well. You probably weren’t even aware of the full depth of the
impact that your absence will have on the Indigenous arts community in Thunder Bay, and that impact will be felt in both a positive and a negative way. However, you probably weren’t even aware of the full extent of the impact that your absence will have. On the other hand, it’s highly likely that you weren’t even aware of the full extent to which
your departure will have an effect on that group. As we continue to move through this time of celebration, I want you to know that you and the people who are dear to you, as well as everyone else, are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the Lord will bestow his grace and mercy onto you in abundance. Kwaabimin, E