Aaron Paquette
Aaron Paquette is a Canadian writer, artist, speaker and politician who currently serves on the Edmonton City Council, representing Ward Dene in the city's northeast. He was first elected to the Edmonton City Council on October 16, 2017.
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| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) Edmonton, Alberta |
| Occupation | Writer, artist, and politician |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genre | fantasy, young adult literature |
| Notable works | Lightfinder |
| Spouse | Clarice Anderson |
| Children | 4 |
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He was a winner of the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature in 2015 for his debut young adult fantasy novel Lightfinder (Kegedonce Press). As a painter, his most notable work is a public art mural at Edmonton's Government Centre station (formerly Grandin station.) He also created several iconic images used in the Idle No More movement. His work may also be found in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. His murals are also present the walls of many Edmonton schools and public locations.
He is featured in the documentary program, "From the Spirit."
Paquette is Métis of Cree (Nehiyaw), Cayuse and Norwegian descent.