Natasha Kanapé Fontaine : Enlightening Talks for Evolving Times

Enlightening Talks for Evolving Times

We live in times that sense the need for change. The flames of change are fanned by eminent, enlightening, inspiring personalities. Sudbury’s Place des Arts invites you to come and listen to outstanding public figures who have used the keys of art to open gateways to the future.

This prestigious series of talks presents voices that are vital for our times. Their creative works and innovative thinking can be catalysts for self-renewal through the sharing of mutually respected identities. Their presence at Sudbury’s Place des Arts promises enlightening moments for evolving times.

Join us for a talk on her work, her approach and her artistic journey, hosted by literature professor Isabella Huberman.

Please note that the talk will be conducted in French without live translation.

Natasha Kanapé Fontaine

Natasha Kanapé Fontaine is an Innu author, poet and interdisciplinary artist from the community of Pessamit, on the Nitassinan (North Shore, Quebec, Canada). Her poetic works and essays are recognized and acclaimed by critics, have traveled the world, have been translated into several languages and are studied at various levels in schools in Québec and elsewhere.

In 2017, she received the Prix Droits et Libertés for her poetry. At just 29 years of age, she is already one of the public figures who have contributed to the recognition of Québec’s Indigenous peoples, both here and around the world. In 2021, she published her first novel Nauetakuan : un silence pour un bruit (Éditions XYZ), with themes that are dear to her heart, such as the return to oneself, the journey to meet other Indigenous peoples, the territory, daydreaming and art. That same year, she was promoted to the rank of Chevalier de l’Ordre des arts et des lettres de la République française.

This event is presented by Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury in collaboration with le Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury.