Samuel Tremblay, better known by his stage name Samian (born 11 July
1983 in Pikogan, Quebec), is a Canadian rapper who performs in both
French and Algonquian.A member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation,
Samian was born in Amos and grew up in the community of Pikogan in
Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in several other cities in the province of
Quebec. His father is Québécois and his mother is Algonquin. He was
first noted by participating in the Wapikoni film project in 2004 and
would later perform on stage with the Quebec Rap group Loco Locass.In
2005, Samian collaborated on several projects with Canada's National
Film Board, the Department of Indian Affairs and HARRO décrochage
scolaire (school dropout Network), AIDS and problems related to
compulsive gambling.In 2006, he won first prize for best music video
for his clip Courage at the United Indigenous Peoples Festival in Pau,
France. During this festival, he will play the first part of Florent
Vollant, member of Kashtin music group. He was the first musician to
sing in both French and Algonquin. He is an inspiration to many
Aboriginal youth. His popularity is growing since his revelation to
the Festival Voix d'Amérique (America's Voices Festival).
1983 in Pikogan, Quebec), is a Canadian rapper who performs in both
French and Algonquian.A member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation,
Samian was born in Amos and grew up in the community of Pikogan in
Abitibi-Témiscamingue and in several other cities in the province of
Quebec. His father is Québécois and his mother is Algonquin. He was
first noted by participating in the Wapikoni film project in 2004 and
would later perform on stage with the Quebec Rap group Loco Locass.In
2005, Samian collaborated on several projects with Canada's National
Film Board, the Department of Indian Affairs and HARRO décrochage
scolaire (school dropout Network), AIDS and problems related to
compulsive gambling.In 2006, he won first prize for best music video
for his clip Courage at the United Indigenous Peoples Festival in Pau,
France. During this festival, he will play the first part of Florent
Vollant, member of Kashtin music group. He was the first musician to
sing in both French and Algonquin. He is an inspiration to many
Aboriginal youth. His popularity is growing since his revelation to
the Festival Voix d'Amérique (America's Voices Festival).
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