Jacques Newashish

Jacques Newashish (born 1958) is a Canadian film actor, filmmaker, painter, and sculptor.

[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 a teacher of the language and culture of the Atikamekw people.

[5] 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.