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May 16, 1945 - September 6, 2025
James MacSwain was born in Amherst, received a BA in English from Mount Allison University, studied drama at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and worked in theatre and arts administration. Beginning in 1980 he worked in film and video, receiving both Canada Council and Ontario Arts Council grants. He helped to set up Atlantic Independent Media and worked for the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre in Toronto. His photography and collage art have been exhibited in both Toronto and Halifax. He taught courses in Super 8 and 16mm film, and was a member of the board of the Nova Scotia Arts Council.1
Jim died surrounded with love, by about 30 of us who sang him off into the next world. He has been in failing health the last few years and was tired. As in his life, he chose his death with the same resolve and strength that he lived life, always proud and in control. It was a very moving experience and he quietly slipped away, knowing he was loved. He taught me so much about living and will always be in my heart. -- DavePineo?