Father Fernand Lindsay, CM, CQ (often known simply as Father Lindsay, ) (May 11, 1929 – March 17, 2009) was a Canadian churchman, educator,

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and festival director. He founded the Lanaudière International Music Festival a major classical music festival, and was awarded the

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and

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, as well as the Calixa-Lavallée and Lescarbot Awards.

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, ''Encyclopedia of Music in Canada'' 1929 births 2009 deaths Canadian organists Canadian male organists Canadian educators Knights of the National Order of Quebec Members of Christian religious orders Members of the Order of Canada Musicians from Quebec People from Bas-Saint-Laurent 20th-century Canadian male musicians Governor General's Award winners {{Canada-musician-stub