Hello World!

“Hello world” from a Québécoise more than happy to take part in the LCC Master’s Degree!

Photography has been a passion since the first time I witnessed the magic of a dark room while I was taking Film Studies in College. I then enrolled at the University of Quebec in Montreal to attain a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts during which I focused on photography and video. I created numerous photo essays and exhibitions as well as working as a photojournalist for the university’s newspaper Montreal Campus.

It’s my interest in photojournalism that opened the door to written journalism and edition; after achieving my Bachelor’s Degree in Montreal I traveled to the Arctic and lived in Iqaluit, Nunavut. I approached the French magazine Le Toit du Monde, hoping to contribute as a freelance photographer, and ended up being editor and journalist for the magazine, covering the Inuit people, their stories, culture, social issues as well as a wide range of other circumpolar issues. During this time, I also worked as a journalist and photographer for the newspaper Nunavoix covering local events in Iqaluit.

The Arctic has left a strong impression on me; I was as moved by the Inuit people as I was revolted by the realities of colonization. Ever since, First-Nations issues have been one of my greatest interest. In fact, “First-Nations studies” was my second choice after Photography when it came to applying for a Master’s degree. While doing the present Master, I wish to pursue my research about aboriginal people, therefore, I might come up with a few projects related to the topic.

After my time in the North, I traveled around the world and created a number of photo essays, while freelancing for different French newspapers and studying Italian and English languages. I am now resettling on the breathtaking Vancouver Island in British Colombia where I plan on staying for some time until a new wind takes me away.

Fair well for now.

Arianne