Larry Guno

Who is Larry Guno?

Larry Edward Guno was a lawyer, playwright and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Atlin in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991 as a New Democratic Party member.

He was born in Aiyansh, British Columbia, the son of Augustus Guno and a member of the Nisga'a nation. Guno was educated at Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. In 2000, he was an unsuccessful candidate in the federal riding of Skeena. He wrote the play Bunk #7 based on his experiences at a residential school. Guno died at his home in Terrace at the age of 65.