Beatrice Deer facts for kids

Beatrice Deer, a talented singer and songwriter.

Beatrice Deer is a talented singer and songwriter. She was born on October 2, 1982, and lives in Montreal, Canada. Beatrice is part Inuk and part Mohawk. She grew up in Quaqtaq, a small village in Nunavik, Quebec. Her songs have won awards. They share personal stories. She mixes indie rock and folk music. She also includes traditional Inuit stories and throat singing. She has released seven albums. Her latest album, Innginguarutit (Little Songs), came out in 2023. It brings back old Inuit songs for children.

Quick facts for kids Beatrice Deer
Born	Quaqtaq, Nunavik, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Style	Folk, Pop music, rock

About Beatrice Deer

Beatrice Deer sings in three languages. These are Inuktitut, English, and French. She is very popular in Arctic Canada. She has performed all over the world. This includes places like the Venice Biennale and Norway’s Førde Traditional and World Music Festival. She also performed at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Her band members are experienced musicians from Montreal. They have worked with many other famous music groups.

Amazing Achievements

Beatrice Deer has achieved many great things in her career. These show her amazing talent. In 2018, she won the Canadian Folk Music Award. She also won the Indigenous Music Award in 2019. Both were for Best Folk Album. She helped write the music for "Giant Bear." This film won a Canadian Screen Award in 2020.

Her success continued in 2021. She received the Prism Prize. She was also named an Apple Ambassador. She was a finalist on Quebec's popular TV show, Talents Bleus. Beatrice also wrote the music for "Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice." This film won many awards. It was even considered for an Oscar nomination.

Her song "UQAUTINNGA" from her album SHIFTING reached number one on the music charts. In 2022, she was invited to sing for Pope Francis. This happened on the Plains of Abraham during his visit to Canada. In 2023, Beatrice won the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award. She was named Inuit Artist of the Year. In 2024, she received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. These awards show her big impact on music.

Community Contributions

Beatrice's work goes beyond music. In 2023, The Montreal Council of Women named her "Woman of the Year." This was for her great contributions to the arts. It was also for being a role model. In the same year, she designed a special outfit. It was for the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon. This outfit was worn for the coronation of King Charles III.

Beatrice also works as an interpreter. She translates between Inuktitut and English. She helps businesses like Kativik IIisarniliriniq and Saturviit Women's Association.

Beatrice is a role model in her community. She strongly supports mental health. She believes that everyone can change their outlook on life. This is true no matter what they have faced. She shares her message through songs and speeches. It comes from her own experiences. She says, "You can’t be a changemaker if you haven’t gone through it yourself." She also believes, "You can’t help without healing yourself first." Beatrice's journey inspires many young artists. It shows the power of creativity and hard work.

Awards and Recognition

Beatrice Deer has received many awards for her talent:

• 2017: Honored with an Indigenous ArtAward from the Hnatyshyn Foundation.
• 2017: Received the Reveal award.
• 2018: Won the Canadian Folk Music Award.
• 2019: Won the Indigenous Music Award (IMA) for Best Folk Album.
• 2019: Nominated for an IMA for Best Video.
• 2020: Won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Animated Short, "Giant Bear." She co-composed the music.
• 2021: Received the Prism Prize.
• 2021: Became an Apple Ambassador.
• 2021: Was a finalist on the TV show Talents Bleus.
• 2021: "Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice" won IMDB Short Cuts’ Best Canadian Film at TIFF. Beatrice composed the music.
• 2021: "Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice" received the FIPRESCI Award. This was at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
• 2021: Was a laureate at the Canadian Indigenous Music Awards.
• 2022: Nominated for a Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year.
• 2022: "Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice" was considered for an Oscar nomination.
• 2022: Her song "UQAUTINNGA" from SHIFTING reached #1 on Sirius XM's Indigenous Music Countdown.
• 2022: Her song "HISTORY" from SHIFTING reached #5 on Sirius XM's Indigenous Music Countdown.
• 2023: "WORLDS OF ICE" won the Best of Earth Award. Beatrice composed the music.
• 2023: Commissioned by the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon. She tailored an outfit for the coronation of King Charles.
• 2023: Won a Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award for Inuit Artist of the Year.
• 2023: Named "Woman of the Year" by The Montreal Council of Women. This was for her contributions to the arts and as a role model.
• 2024: Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Discography

• Just Bea (2005)

• Beatrice Deer (2010)

• Fox (2015)

• My All To You (2018)

• SHIFTING (2021)

• Innginguarutit (Little Songs) (2023)

See also

In Spanish: Beatrice Deer para niños