Jennifer Dickson, 1936-2025, was an accomplished artist, unconventional mother and secret sorceress | Unpublished
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Author: Lynn Saxberg
Publication Date: January 30, 2025 - 04:00

Jennifer Dickson, 1936-2025, was an accomplished artist, unconventional mother and secret sorceress

January 30, 2025
The internationally renowned Canadian artist Jennifer Dickson, who made her home in Ottawa and was honoured in 2023 for her influence on the city’s cultural scene, died peacefully earlier this month, not long after fulfilling her desire to see the ocean one last time.  Read More


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