• MontrÚal, Quebec, Canada

Order of Canada

• Member of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: June 20, 1983
  • Invested on: October 05, 1983

  Singer, story-teller, filmmaker and author, she is devoted to the well-being of her fellow citizens and the preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage, which she promotes both in her concerts and her work as an NFB film producer.

• Officer of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: October 18, 2001
  • Invested on: February 22, 2002

  An internationally renowned documentary filmmaker, she is deeply committed to raising the profile of Aboriginal history and culture. She produces, directs and writes her films. With pride and sensitivity, she tells the stories of those who are not always able to make their voices heard, as in Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a MÚtis Child. Her association with the National Film Board has also resulted in a series of documentaries about the Mohawks of Oka, with the first film alone garnering 18 international awards. Well known for her integrity and dedication, she sits on various committees and boards, including the board of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. This is a promotion within the Order.

• Companion of the Order of Canada

  • Awarded on: May 9, 2019
  • Invested on: November 21, 2019

  Alanis Obomsawin, C.C., G.O.Q.
  MontrÚal, Quebec
  
  Alanis Obomsawin resonates hope and empowerment. Over the course of five decades with the National Film Board of Canada, the documentary filmmaker and gifted narrator has released more than 50 documentary films that have changed the national conversation on Indigenous issues. Through a courageous and compassionate lens, she raises awareness of the rights and treatment of Indigenous people, and celebrates their resilience and optimism. Her tireless commitment to protecting the countryÆs heritage and history has earned her international acclaim, including numerous film awards and distinctions named in her honour.
  
  This is a promotion within the Order.