Governor General's Award For French-language Non-fiction

	Governor General's Award For French-language Non-fiction The Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction is a Canadian literary award that annually recognizes one Canadian writer for a non-fiction book written in French. It is one of fourteen Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit, seven each for creators of English- and French-language books. The Governor General's Awards program is administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. The program was created and inaugurated in 1937, for 1936 publications in two categories, conventionally called the 1936 awards. French-language works were first recognized by the 1959 Governor General's Awards. Winners and nominees 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s References {{DEFAULTSORT:Governor General's Award For French Language Non-Fiction French Awards established in 1959 1959 establishments in Canada Non-fiction Nonfiction, or non-fiction, is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to provide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Governor General's Awards For Literary Merit The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the Lord Tweedsmuir, a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction; he created the Governor General's Literary Award with two award categories. Successive governors general have followed suit, establishing an award for whichever endeavour they personally found important. Only Adrienne Clarkson created three Governor General's Awards: the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts, the Governor General's Northern Medal, and the Governor General's Medal in Architecture (though this was effectively a continuation of the Massey Medal, first established in 1950). Governor General's Literary Awards Inaugurated in 1937 for 1936 publications in two categories, the Governor General's Literary Awards have become one of Canada's most prestigious p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1966 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1966 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Margaret Laurence, ''A Jest of God'' Poetry or Drama: Margaret Atwood, '' The Circle Game'' Non-Fiction: George Woodcock, ''The Crystal Spirit: A Study of George Orwell'' French Language Fiction: Claire Martin, ''La joue droite''. Poetry or Drama: Réjean Ducharme, ''L'avalée des avalés''. Non-Fiction: Marcel Trudel, ''Le comptoir, 1604–1627''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jean Hamelin Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * Jean Pierre Polnareff, a fictional character from ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' Places * Jean, Nevada, USA; a town * Jean, Oregon, USA Entertainment * Jean (dog), a female collie in silent films * "Jean" (song) (1969), by Rod McKuen, also recorded by Oliver * ''Jean Seberg'' (musical), a 1983 musical by Marvin Hamlisch Other uses * JEAN (programming language) * USS ''Jean'' (ID-1308), American cargo ship c. 1918 * Sternwheeler Jean, a 1938 paddleboat of the Willamette River See also Jehan * Gene (other) * Jeanne (other) * Jehanne (other) * Jeans (other) * John (other) John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1972 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1972 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. English Language Fiction: Robertson Davies, ''The Manticore'' Poetry or Drama: Dennis Lee, ''Civil Elegies and Other Poems'' Poetry or Drama: John Newlove, ''Lies'' French Language Fiction: Antonine Maillet, ' Poetry or Drama: Gilles Hénault, ' Non-Fiction: Jean Hamelin and Yves Roby Yves may refer to: * Yves, Charente-Maritime, a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in France * Yves (given name), including a list of people with the name * ''Yves'' (single album), a single album by Loona * ''Yves'' (film), a 2019 Fre ..., ' {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor Generals Awards, 1972 1972 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gérald Fortin Gérald is a French male given name, a variant of the old Géraud and more common Gérard, both equivalent to Gerald in English. People with the name include: * Gérald Mossé * Gérald de Palmas * Gérald Leblanc Less frequently the French name also occurs as the English name, without the accent: * Gerald Messadié, Egypt-born French writer It is also occasionally a French surname, as in: * Jim Gérald Jim Gérald (4 July 1889 – 2 July 1958) was a French actor. Gérald was born Gérald Ernest Cuénod in Paris. He died in Paris in 1958. Selected filmography * ''La légende de soeur Béatrix'' (1923) - Un soudard * ''The Imaginary Voyage' ... (1889–1958), French actor {{DEFAULTSORT:Gerald French-language surnames French masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1971 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1971 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''St. Urbain's Horseman''. Poetry or Drama: John Glassco, ''Selected Poems''. Non-Fiction: Pierre Berton, ''The Last Spike''. French Language Fiction: Gérard Bessette, ''Le cycle''. Poetry or Drama: Paul-Marie Lapointe, ''Le réel absolu''. Non-Fiction: Gérald Fortin Gérald is a French male given name, a variant of the old Géraud and more common Gérard, both equivalent to Gerald in English. People with the name include: * Gérald Mossé * Gérald de Palmas * Gérald Leblanc Less frequently the French name a ..., ''La fin d'une règine''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor Generals Awards, 1971 1971 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fernand Ouellette Fernand Ouellette is a Quebecois writer. He is a three-time winner of the Governor General's Awards, having won the Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction at the 1970 Governor General's Awards for ''Les actes retrouvés'', the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 1985 Governor General's Awards for ''Lucie ou un midi en novembre'', and the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry at the 1987 Governor General's Awards for ''Les Heures''. Life He was born in Montreal, Quebec Quebec ( ; )According to the Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is one of the thirtee ... on 24 September 1930. Works ;Poetry These angels of blood, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1955 Sequences of the wing, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1958 The sun in death, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1965; The sun in death (precede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1970 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1970 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council, Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Dave Godfrey, ''The New Ancestors''. Poetry or Drama: bpNichol, ''The True Eventual Story of Billy the Kid'' Poetry and Prose: Michael Ondaatje, ''The Collected Works of Billy the Kid''. French Language Fiction: Monique Bosco, ''La femme de Loth''. Poetry or Drama: Jacques Brault, ''Quand nous serons heureux''. Non-Fiction: Fernand Ouellette, ''Les actes retrouvés''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards 1970 in Canada, Governor Generals Awards, 1970 1970 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Michel Brunet (historian) Michel Brunet (July 24, 1917 in Montreal – September 4, 1985 in Montreal) was a Quebec historian and essayist. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the Université de Montréal and received his Ph.D. from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. He was chair of the history department at the Université de Montréal from 1959 to 1968. Before becoming an academic, he worked for several years as a schoolteacher. Together with fellow Université de Montreal professors Guy Frégault and Maurice Séguin, he formed part of the "Montreal School" of French-Canadian history. He was also president de l' Institut d'histoire de l'Amérique française for 1970–1971. Publications 1954 - ''Canadians et Canadiens'' 1958 - ''La Présence anglaise et les Canadiens'' 1969 - ''Les Canadiens après la conquête, 1759–1775'' 1975 - ''Histoire politique, économique et sociale du Québec et des Québécois: le premier centenaire de l'État du Québec'' 1976 - ''Notre passé, le pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1969 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. English Language Fiction: Robert Kroetsch, ''The Studhorse Man'' Poetry or Drama: George Bowering, ''Rocky Mountain Foot and The Gangs of Kosmos'' Poetry or Drama: Gwendolyn MacEwen, ''The Shadow-Maker'' French Language Fiction: Louise Maheux-Forcier, ' Poetry or Drama: Jean-Guy Pilon, ' Non-Fiction: Michel Brunet, ' {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fernand Dumont Fernand Dumont (24 June 1927 – 1 May 1997) was a Canadian sociologist, philosopher, theologian, and poet from Quebec."Fernand Dumont" '' The Canadian Encyclopedia '', 19 March 2008. A longtime professor at Université Laval , he won the Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction at the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1968 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. The year was marked by controversy as both Leonard Cohen and Hubert Aquin refused to accept their awards. Winners English Language Fiction: Alice Munro, ''Dance of the Happy Shades''. Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''Cocksure''. Poetry or Drama: Leonard Cohen, ''Selected Poems 1956-68''. Non-Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''Hunting Tigers Under Glass''. French Language Fiction: Hubert Aquin, ''Trou de mémoire''. Fiction: Marie-Claire Blais, ''Manuscrits de Pauline Archange''. Non-Fiction: Fernand Dumont, ''Le lieu de l'homme''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Governor General's Award For French-language Non-fiction The Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction is a Canadian literary award that annually recognizes one Canadian writer for a non-fiction book written in French. It is one of fourteen Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit, seven each for creators of English- and French-language books. The Governor General's Awards program is administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. The program was created and inaugurated in 1937, for 1936 publications in two categories, conventionally called the 1936 awards. French-language works were first recognized by the 1959 Governor General's Awards. Winners and nominees 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s References {{DEFAULTSORT:Governor General's Award For French Language Non-Fiction French Awards established in 1959 1959 establishments in Canada Non-fiction Nonfiction, or non-fiction, is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to provide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Governor General's Awards For Literary Merit The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the Lord Tweedsmuir, a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction; he created the Governor General's Literary Award with two award categories. Successive governors general have followed suit, establishing an award for whichever endeavour they personally found important. Only Adrienne Clarkson created three Governor General's Awards: the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts, the Governor General's Northern Medal, and the Governor General's Medal in Architecture (though this was effectively a continuation of the Massey Medal, first established in 1950). Governor General's Literary Awards Inaugurated in 1937 for 1936 publications in two categories, the Governor General's Literary Awards have become one of Canada's most prestigious p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1966 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1966 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Margaret Laurence, ''A Jest of God'' Poetry or Drama: Margaret Atwood, '' The Circle Game'' Non-Fiction: George Woodcock, ''The Crystal Spirit: A Study of George Orwell'' French Language Fiction: Claire Martin, ''La joue droite''. Poetry or Drama: Réjean Ducharme, ''L'avalée des avalés''. Non-Fiction: Marcel Trudel, ''Le comptoir, 1604–1627''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jean Hamelin Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * Jean Pierre Polnareff, a fictional character from ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' Places * Jean, Nevada, USA; a town * Jean, Oregon, USA Entertainment * Jean (dog), a female collie in silent films * "Jean" (song) (1969), by Rod McKuen, also recorded by Oliver * ''Jean Seberg'' (musical), a 1983 musical by Marvin Hamlisch Other uses * JEAN (programming language) * USS ''Jean'' (ID-1308), American cargo ship c. 1918 * Sternwheeler Jean, a 1938 paddleboat of the Willamette River See also Jehan * Gene (other) * Jeanne (other) * Jehanne (other) * Jeans (other) * John (other) John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1972 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1972 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. English Language Fiction: Robertson Davies, ''The Manticore'' Poetry or Drama: Dennis Lee, ''Civil Elegies and Other Poems'' Poetry or Drama: John Newlove, ''Lies'' French Language Fiction: Antonine Maillet, ' Poetry or Drama: Gilles Hénault, ' Non-Fiction: Jean Hamelin and Yves Roby Yves may refer to: * Yves, Charente-Maritime, a commune of the Charente-Maritime department in France * Yves (given name), including a list of people with the name * ''Yves'' (single album), a single album by Loona * ''Yves'' (film), a 2019 Fre ..., ' {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor Generals Awards, 1972 1972 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Gérald Fortin Gérald is a French male given name, a variant of the old Géraud and more common Gérard, both equivalent to Gerald in English. People with the name include: * Gérald Mossé * Gérald de Palmas * Gérald Leblanc Less frequently the French name also occurs as the English name, without the accent: * Gerald Messadié, Egypt-born French writer It is also occasionally a French surname, as in: * Jim Gérald Jim Gérald (4 July 1889 – 2 July 1958) was a French actor. Gérald was born Gérald Ernest Cuénod in Paris. He died in Paris in 1958. Selected filmography * ''La légende de soeur Béatrix'' (1923) - Un soudard * ''The Imaginary Voyage' ... (1889–1958), French actor {{DEFAULTSORT:Gerald French-language surnames French masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1971 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1971 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''St. Urbain's Horseman''. Poetry or Drama: John Glassco, ''Selected Poems''. Non-Fiction: Pierre Berton, ''The Last Spike''. French Language Fiction: Gérard Bessette, ''Le cycle''. Poetry or Drama: Paul-Marie Lapointe, ''Le réel absolu''. Non-Fiction: Gérald Fortin Gérald is a French male given name, a variant of the old Géraud and more common Gérard, both equivalent to Gerald in English. People with the name include: * Gérald Mossé * Gérald de Palmas * Gérald Leblanc Less frequently the French name a ..., ''La fin d'une règine''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor Generals Awards, 1971 1971 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fernand Ouellette Fernand Ouellette is a Quebecois writer. He is a three-time winner of the Governor General's Awards, having won the Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction at the 1970 Governor General's Awards for ''Les actes retrouvés'', the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 1985 Governor General's Awards for ''Lucie ou un midi en novembre'', and the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry at the 1987 Governor General's Awards for ''Les Heures''. Life He was born in Montreal, Quebec Quebec ( ; )According to the Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is one of the thirtee ... on 24 September 1930. Works ;Poetry These angels of blood, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1955 Sequences of the wing, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1958 The sun in death, Montreal, L'Hexagone, 1965; The sun in death (precede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1970 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1970 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council, Canada Council for the Arts. Winners English Language Fiction: Dave Godfrey, ''The New Ancestors''. Poetry or Drama: bpNichol, ''The True Eventual Story of Billy the Kid'' Poetry and Prose: Michael Ondaatje, ''The Collected Works of Billy the Kid''. French Language Fiction: Monique Bosco, ''La femme de Loth''. Poetry or Drama: Jacques Brault, ''Quand nous serons heureux''. Non-Fiction: Fernand Ouellette, ''Les actes retrouvés''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards 1970 in Canada, Governor Generals Awards, 1970 1970 literary awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Michel Brunet (historian) Michel Brunet (July 24, 1917 in Montreal – September 4, 1985 in Montreal) was a Quebec historian and essayist. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the Université de Montréal and received his Ph.D. from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. He was chair of the history department at the Université de Montréal from 1959 to 1968. Before becoming an academic, he worked for several years as a schoolteacher. Together with fellow Université de Montreal professors Guy Frégault and Maurice Séguin, he formed part of the "Montreal School" of French-Canadian history. He was also president de l' Institut d'histoire de l'Amérique française for 1970–1971. Publications 1954 - ''Canadians et Canadiens'' 1958 - ''La Présence anglaise et les Canadiens'' 1969 - ''Les Canadiens après la conquête, 1759–1775'' 1975 - ''Histoire politique, économique et sociale du Québec et des Québécois: le premier centenaire de l'État du Québec'' 1976 - ''Notre passé, le pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1969 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1969 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. English Language Fiction: Robert Kroetsch, ''The Studhorse Man'' Poetry or Drama: George Bowering, ''Rocky Mountain Foot and The Gangs of Kosmos'' Poetry or Drama: Gwendolyn MacEwen, ''The Shadow-Maker'' French Language Fiction: Louise Maheux-Forcier, ' Poetry or Drama: Jean-Guy Pilon, ' Non-Fiction: Michel Brunet, ' {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Fernand Dumont Fernand Dumont (24 June 1927 – 1 May 1997) was a Canadian sociologist, philosopher, theologian, and poet from Quebec."Fernand Dumont" '' The Canadian Encyclopedia '', 19 March 2008. A longtime professor at Université Laval , he won the Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction at the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1968 Governor General's Awards Each winner of the 1968 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. The year was marked by controversy as both Leonard Cohen and Hubert Aquin refused to accept their awards. Winners English Language Fiction: Alice Munro, ''Dance of the Happy Shades''. Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''Cocksure''. Poetry or Drama: Leonard Cohen, ''Selected Poems 1956-68''. Non-Fiction: Mordecai Richler, ''Hunting Tigers Under Glass''. French Language Fiction: Hubert Aquin, ''Trou de mémoire''. Fiction: Marie-Claire Blais, ''Manuscrits de Pauline Archange''. Non-Fiction: Fernand Dumont, ''Le lieu de l'homme''. {{GovernorGeneralsAwards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards Governor General's Awards The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]