WH Heick Editor & Author

Bruce W. Hodgins is professor emeritus of history, Trent University, and recipient of the Canadian Historical Association's Clio Award for the North, 2000. Don Wright is regarded as the nation's leading authority on ethnic con artists who call themselves Irish and Scottish Travelers. He has been investigating -- and talking with -- clan members for more than 25 years. He has put on seminars and given keynote speeches on the topic for police departments, civic groups and law enforcement associations all around the country. He continues to have a personal relationship with a large number of active con artists and their families. W.H. Heick was born in the United States and came to Canada in 1947. His academic degrees are from the University of Western Ontario, Queen's University, and Duke University. Previous research interests have been Canadian federalism and Arthur Lower as historian.