Henry George Cook

Abstract

This profile describes the life of Henry George Cook, sometime Anglican bishop of Mackenzie. Henry Cook began his ministry in 1935 in Fort Smith, N.W.T., carrying out clerical duties including teaching school and the study of the Slavey language, used by the Indian population in that area. In 1943 he moved to Toronto and in 1949 became superintendent over the Anglican mission schools in the provinces and the two territories. Bishop retired in 1974 at the age of 68. However, Bishop and Mrs. Cook were not finished with the North. Cook was invited by Commissioner Stuart Hodgson to assist in the setting up of what was to become the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre which was opened in 1979. "The later history of the church's life, together with the development of missions down the Mackenzie area, would not be complete witout an acknowledgment of the devotion, commitment and concerned oversight expressed through the life and ministry of Henry George Cook, bishop of Mackenzie."