Brian Jesse Paul

(Kekawaabitong)

October 7, 1983 – September 20, 2016

Brian Jesse Paul (Kekawaabitong) was a young man full of life and was strong in his Anishinaabe life-way and teachings. “BJ” as everyone knew him, was a good singer and was involved in the traditional practice of song and dance. BJ passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2016.

Brian Jesse Paul is survived by his children Ryder, Heatley, and Rainbow. His father Brian Paul and spouse Leona, and maternal mother Carol Howe. His brothers: Eli, Jesse, Josiah, Charlie, Wendell, Jeff, Mikey, Matthew Maloney (Nova Scotia) and sisters Wabuno, Jennifer, Jessica and Denise. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. These include: Wendy, Valerie, Gordy, Tommy, Gabe, Dianne, Gabe Jr, Kinew, Shay, Natalie, Kallur, Arrow, Farrell, Karrah, Shayde, Wyatt, Phyllis, Allan, Rodney, Bruce, Marilyn, Cody, Rene, Gabby, Joanne, Roberta, Jose, Emily, Elliott, Shane, Shanice, Peter, Memphis, Bernadette, Tamook, Denise, Ozaawaa, Miskwanikot, Ogema, Margaret, Darrell, Daniel, Rosa, Janice, Murphy, Falyn and Aiden.

Brian Jesse Paul was born in Toronto, Ontario where he grew up living an urban life; it is also the place where he developed a love for singing powwow music.

He moved to the Northwest Angle 33 First Nation in 2000 where he attended high school. BJ spent a lot of time learning how to sing powwow songs, in particular Northern Wind powwow music. BJ also loved the outdoor life spending time out on the lake fishing or ice fishing in the winter months. He liked to play hockey and golf, but most of all he loved to travel to powwows and sing at the drum. BJ joined the Northern Wind Singing group and was a member for over 10 years. His passion for singing defined him as one of the best and it showed each time he sat at the drum.

Wake Service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the NWA # 33 Community Hall beginning at 10:00 am. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016 11:00 am at the NWA # 33 Community Hall with interment to follow.

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