Claude Latour

Claude Latour was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario with mixed Euro/Algonquin/Kanyen’kéha descent. Through his mother’s bloodline, he is a band member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg of the Algonquin Nation, Bear Clan.

The influence of Latour's rich Algonquin culture is evident in his artwork, which includes sculpture, paintings, videos, and mixed media. He has a Diploma of Fine Arts Degree from the CEGEP De L’Outaouais’s Heritage College, Hull, PQ (1996) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Ottawa, ON (2001).

Claude’s works have been exhibited in Europe and across Canada with his works collected by V-tape Distribution, Indigenous Arts Center INAC, City of Ottawa Collection, Kitigan Zibi Band Office, Canada Council Art Bank,Global Affairs Canada, CUPE, and patrons alike.