Shanipiap, the artistic name of Geneviève McKenzie-Sioui, is an Innu artist originally from Matimekush (near Schefferville) and now based in Wendake. A multi-faceted figure in Indigenous arts, she is a singer-songwriter, storyteller, host, television producer and author who has been composing and performing in the Innu language since the late 1970s.
Her debut album, 'La Lune du Labrador', was released in 1999. She later founded Productions Shanipiap and created the children's television series 'Les Découvertes de Shanipiap' for APTN and TFO. Her performance at Jardins Gamelin is part of the IFPF 2026 Special Activities programme.
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Shanipiap
Shanipiap (Geneviève McKenzie-Sioui) is an Innu artist from Matimekush (near Schefferville), now based in Wendake, who has written and performed songs in the Innu language since the late 1970s. She released her debut album 'La Lune du Labrador' in 1999, founded Productions Shanipiap, and created the children's TV series 'Les Découvertes de Shanipiap' for APTN and TFO. She is also a storyteller, host, television producer and author.
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