As a Roman Catholic priest, Ray Buteau’s pastoral experiences led him to the Arctic Circle, ASL studies at Gallaudet College, and Peace Corps work in Harlem, New York. He served a ...view moreAs a Roman Catholic priest, Ray Buteau’s pastoral experiences led him to the Arctic Circle, ASL studies at Gallaudet College, and Peace Corps work in Harlem, New York. He served a key role in the establishment of Canada’s first Catholic Bible College, and of course, to parish ministry. Using his year in the Arctic as a guide, he published Inuit: The People of Canada’s Arctic in 1978.
After leaving the priesthood in 2002, Ray developed Warrior of the Rainbow, through which he offered spiritual counseling services in a non-religious context. He is currently retired and continues creative writing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.view less