Jacques Newashish (1958) is a Canadian film actor, filmmaker, painter,
and sculptor. Newashish is a member of the Atikamekw nation and is
from Wemotaci, Quebec. He was born in La Tuque, Quebec where he
learned traditional values and ways of living. His father was a
trapper and hunter and the language and culture of the Atikamekw
people. 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.As a multidisciplinary
artist, Newashish works across a variety of mediums, including
sculpture, painting, film, and storytelling. His work includes
installations which frequently use natural materials which reflect
Atikamekw culture.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).
and sculptor. Newashish is a member of the Atikamekw nation and is
from Wemotaci, Quebec. He was born in La Tuque, Quebec where he
learned traditional values and ways of living. His father was a
trapper and hunter and the language and culture of the Atikamekw
people. 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.As a multidisciplinary
artist, Newashish works across a variety of mediums, including
sculpture, painting, film, and storytelling. His work includes
installations which frequently use natural materials which reflect
Atikamekw culture.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).
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