TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
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Gilles Vigneault
ジル・ヴィニョー
Jir Vinyō
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1928-10-27 （Natashquan, Quebec, Canada）
- Died
- :
- Nationality
- カナダ
- Languages
- フランス語
- Residence History
- Natashquan, Quebec
Career
- Occupations
- poet, publisher, singer-songwriter
- Active Years
- 1959-2024
- Influenced
- Québécois culture
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary in Rimouski | — | Theology | — | — | Canada |
Seminary in Rimouski
Theology
Country:
Canada
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | National Order of Quebec | — | — | Government of Quebec | Grand Officer |
| 1986 | Legion of Honour | — | — | French Government | Knight |
| 1990 | Ordre des Arts et des Lettres | — | — | French Ministry of Culture | Officer |
| 1965 | Governor General's Award for French language poetry or drama | Étraves | — | Government of Canada | Winner |
National Order of Quebec
2000
Organization:
Government of Quebec
Result:
Grand Officer
Legion of Honour
1986
Organization:
French Government
Result:
Knight
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
1990
Organization:
French Ministry of Culture
Result:
Officer
Governor General's Award for French language poetry or drama
1965
Work:
Étraves
Organization:
Government of Canada
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mon pays
1965 FolkFamous song symbolizing Quebec's winter.
Quebecwinteridentity
Gens du pays
1976 FolkQuebec's unofficial anthem.
Quebec peoplepatriotism
Bibliography
- Étraves (1959)
- Gilles Vigneault (1962)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Poetic lyricsQuébécois dialect
- Recurring Motifs
- winterQuebec peoplelovenature
Legacy
Cultural icon of Quebec, creator of unofficial anthems, supporter of sovereignty, recipient of numerous honors.
In Popular Culture
- Many schools and streets named after him.
Quotes
-
Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver.
Source: Mon pays (1965)
Trivia
- Québec sovereigntist.
- Has seven children.