Agathe Denis-Damée

Agathe Denis-Damée is an artisan from Senneterre known for the finesse of her bead embroidery and the originality of her dream catchers. Raised in the forest with her parents, Agathe was taken from her family at the age of six to be sent to the Saint-Marc residential school. Craftwork offered her a path to healing, but also a way to reconnect with her Atikamekw-Nehirowisiw and Anicinape heritage and revisit her memories of the “good old days” when she lived in the wilderness. Her creations, inspired by her connection to the forest, are intimate witnesses to her attachment to her culture. Today, Agathe wishes to contribute to the well-being of others through her social commitment and her craft work. His meticulously crafted works are in demand throughout the province and were exhibited in Montreal during the First Peoples’ Festival, at MIAJA, and at Pow Wows. She is also involved with the Board of Directors of the Senneterre Native Friendship Centre.