Oshim Ottawa

Oshim Ottawa

Oshim Ottawa (1997 – June 24, 2026) was a Canadian actor and musician from Manawan, Quebec.[1] He is most noted for his performance as Philippe Flamand in the 2023 film Atikamekw Suns (Soleils Atikamekw), for which he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Drama Film at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025.[2]

As a musician he was associated with Red Rockerz, a band who blend indigenous and electronic music.[3]

Ottawa died on June 24, 2026, at the age of 29.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Alexandre Vigneault, "Lumière sur une tragédie oubliée". La Presse, April 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ Samritha Arunasalam, "Here's who is nominated for the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, March 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ François Lévesque, " «Soleils Atikamekw»: afin de recommencer à vivre". Le Devoir, March 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ Un acteur adoré au Québec vient de nous quitter. Le Rose Pingoun. (in French) Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Oshim Ottawa". Salon funéraire St-Félix-de-Valois. 27 June 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.