Florent Vollant

[2] In 1997, Vollant built his own recording studio – Makusham – on the reserve which is used by musicians inside and outside the community.[4] His Innu-language album of Christmas songs, Nipaiamianan, earned him an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul II,[5] as well as the Juno Award for Aboriginal Recording of the Year in 2001.[6] In 2020, he served as executive producer of Call Me Human (Je m'appelle humain), Kim O'Bomsawin's documentary film about Innu poet Joséphine Bacon.In 2023 he served as an executive producer on O'Bomsawin's documentary television series Telling Our Story.[7] He is also a mentor to Nikamu Mamuitun, a collective of emerging First Nations musicians including Marcie Michaud-Gagnon, Joëlle St-Pierre, Kanen, Chloé Lacasse, Scott-Pien Picard, Matiu, Cédrik St-Onge and Ivan Boivin.
LabradorMaliotenam, Quebecfolk musicKashtinFirst NationsPope John Paul IIJuno Award for Aboriginal Recording of the YearCall Me HumanKim O'BomsawinJoséphine BaconTelling Our StoryScott-Pien PicardFélix AwardIndigenous Artist of the Year41st Félix AwardsCanadian Broadcasting CorporationLe DevoirIci Radio-CanadaApple Music