Draft:Jeanette Arsenault
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{{AFC comment|1=Your own website, YouTube and Linkedin.com are NOT reliable independent sources. Theroadislong (talk) 19:13, 2 May 2025 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=You have spent 8 years trying to get your autobiography accepted, probably time to move on. Theroadislong (talk) 15:03, 2 May 2025 (UTC)}}
Jeanette Arsenault
Jeanette Arsenault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, mentor, and former government staffer, recognized for her patriotic anthem This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada and performances at national and international events, including the Salt Lake City and Athens Olympic Games and the Pan American Games Torch Relay. She has been active in community arts and mentoring through her initiative JAMS Canada.
= Early Life and Background =
Arsenault was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and is of Acadian descent, with family roots in Prince Edward Island. She began performing music at a young age while working in federal government roles in Ottawa, including with Members of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers.
= Music Career =
Arsenault released her debut album in 1994 and has since recorded multiple albums featuring themes of Canadian pride, Acadian identity, and personal resilience. Her most recognized song, This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada, was written in 1992 in response to the Charlottetown Accord Referendum and performed that year for Queen Elizabeth II.[https://jeanettearsenault.ca/this-is-my-canada-2/ Jeanette Arsenault – This Is My Canada] A new version released in 2017 for Canada 150 has garnered over 530,000 views on YouTube.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAYhT5f0i-I YouTube – Official music video]
In 2014, she toured across Western Canada as a VIA Rail Artist on Board.[https://lavoixacadienne.com/culture/387-souper-spectacle-avec-jeannette-arsenault La Voix Acadienne, 2014] In 2016, she created and hosted the series This Is My Canada Presents to spotlight Canadian musicians.
= Olympic and Torch Relay Performances =
Arsenault represented Canadian music at major international sporting events:
- 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics (performance for the Canadian Olympic Team)
- 2004 Athens Summer Olympics (performance for the Canadian Olympic Team)
- 2009 Vancouver Olympic Torch Relay (her song was performed by a local choir in Picton, Ontario)
- 2015 Pan American Games Torch Relay[https://frenchstreet.ca/jeanette-arsenault-performer-musician/ FrenchStreet.ca]
= Mentorship and JAMS Canada =
In 2020, Arsenault launched JAMS Canada (Jeanette Arsenault Mentoring Services), a platform to support emerging artists in creative development, business strategy, and promotion.[https://jamscanada.ca/ JAMS Canada – Official site]
= Recognition and Legacy =
Arsenault’s contributions to music and community have been widely recognized:
- Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)[https://quinteartscouncil.org/member/jeanette-arsenault/ Quinte Arts Council]
- Canada 150 Commemorative Coin (2017)
- Citizen of the Year – Prince Edward County (2002)
- Leading Women, Building Communities Award – Ontario Ministry (2010)
- Women in Business of the Year (2009)
- Honorary Lifetime Member – Business and Professional Women Canada (2012)
- Multiple Readers’ Choice Awards as Entertainer of the Year (2006–2012)
Her music has been featured in schools and patriotic events across Canada, and she has been profiled by:
- [https://quinteartscouncil.org/umbrella_article/jeanette-arsenault-this-is-her-canada/ Umbrella Magazine – Quinte Arts Council]
- [https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/bellevilles-own-songstress-extraordinaire Belleville Intelligencer]
- [https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/la-mouvee/segments/entrevue/481052 Radio-Canada – La Mouvée Interview]
- [https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/woman-with-island-roots-hoping-to-make-song-about-canada-part-of-countrys-birthday-celebrations-and-more-59573 SaltWire PEI Feature]
- [https://lavoixacadienne.com/culture/5224-une-chanson-pour-le-canada La Voix Acadienne – Feature, 2025]
In 2024, she was appointed Coordinator for Canada Day and the Belleville Waterfront Multicultural Festival.
= Personal Life =
Following the passing of her daughter in 2018, Arsenault took a break from public performances, resuming her work in 2023 with renewed focus on legacy, community, and connection through music.[https://peopleofpec.ca/2016/11/08/this-is-my-daughter-jeanette-arsenault-and-kait/ People of PEC]
References
External links
- [https://nationalsong.ca Official website – nationalsong.ca]
- [https://jamscanada.ca JAMS Canada – Mentoring platform]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAYhT5f0i-I Official YouTube video – “This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada”]