About Jacques Newashish
Born 1958. Jacques Newashish is a Canadian sculptor, actor, storyteller, film director and printmaker.
Jacques Newashish (born 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 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. In 2021 he appeared in the film Bootlegger, and in 2023 he appeared in Atikamekw Suns (Soleils Atikamekw).
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Who is Jacques Newashish?
Canadian film actor, filmmaker, painter, and sculptor
When was Jacques Newashish born?
Jacques Newashish was born in 1958 in La Tuque.
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Jacques Newashish is a sculptor, actor, storyteller, film director and printmaker.
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Jacques Newashish is Canadian.
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