Rina Lasnier
Rina Lasnier, was a Québécois Canadian poet. Born in St-Grégoire d'Iberville-Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec, she attended Collège Marguerite Bourgeoys and the Université de Montréal. Although she was the author of several plays, including Féerie indienne, she is chiefly remembered as a poet.
Lasnier was the recipient of many honours, including the Prix David, the Ludger-Duvernay Prize, the Molson Prize, the Prix France-Canada and the Lorne Pierce Medal. In 1987, she was made a Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec. She lived most her adult life in Joliette but returned to the St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu during her final years. A former church turned library in Joliette, Quebec was named after her.