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Janice Acoose
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| Born | 1954 Broadview, Saskatchewan
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| Died | December 2nd, 2020 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Author, newspaper columnist, filmmaker, indigenous language advocate, professor of indigenous and English |
| Employer | First Nations University of Canada |
| Parent(s) | Fred Acoose Harriet Acoose nee Beaudin |
Janice Acoose (1954–2020) was an important Canadian writer, newspaper columnist, and filmmaker. She also worked hard to protect Indigenous languages. Janice was a professor at the First Nations University of Canada in Saskatchewan.
Growing Up
Janice Acoose was born in Broadview, Saskatchewan. In the 1960s, she attended a residential school. These schools were places where Indigenous children were sent, often far from their families.
Her family roots came from the Zagime Anishinabek (Saulteaux) First Nation. She also had family connections to the Ninankawe Marival Métis community.
Janice's family had a rich history. Her father's grandmother was Madelaine O'Soup. She was the adopted daughter of Chief O'Soup of the Anishnabe people. Her father's grandfather, Paul Acoose, was from the nearby Sakimay Reserve. His father, Samuel Acoose, was a respected Buffalo Runner.
Her Work and Writings
Janice Acoose was the first Native Affairs columnist for the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper in Saskatchewan. A columnist writes regular articles or opinions for a newspaper. She also wrote often for other newspapers like the Regina Leader-Post.
In 1995, she published her book called Iskwewak Kah Yaw Ni Wahkomakanak. She also had a longer version of this work available online.
Janice Acoose was interviewed in a 2006 film. This film, called Finding Dawn, was made by the National Film Board of Canada. It talked about missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada.
