Katherena Vermette, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Katherena Vermette

Canadian writer

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1977

Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Profession: writer, poet, film director, children's writer

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Katherena Vermette is a Canadian writer, who won the Governor General's Award for English-language poetry in 2013 for her collection North End Love Songs.
Vermette is of Métis descent and originates from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was a MFA student in creative writing at the University of British Columbia.In addition to writing, Vermette advocates for the equality of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, vocalizing her dissatisfaction with the apathy shown towards Indigenous issues by the Canadian government and the Canadian media.