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Jacques Newashish
Canadian film actor, filmmaker, painter, and sculptor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacques Newashish (born 1958) is a Canadian film actor, filmmaker, painter, and sculptor.[1][2] Newashish is a member of the Atikamekw nation and is from Wemotaci, Quebec.[3] He was born in La Tuque, Quebec[2] where he learned traditional values and ways of living.[2] His father was a trapper and hunter and the language and culture of the Atikamekw people.[4] Newashish incorporates elements of Atikamekw culture into his artistic practice and is concerned with the preservation of the Atikamekw language and culture in the community.[5]
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As a multidisciplinary artist, Newashish works across a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting, film, and storytelling.[4] His work includes installations which frequently use natural materials which reflect Atikamekw culture.[4]
Newashish garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards for his performance in Before the Streets (Avant les rues).[6] In 2021 he appeared in the film Bootlegger, and in 2023 he appeared in Atikamekw Suns (Soleils Atikamekw).