Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Directing
Born 1932-08-31 Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA 84 credits Women of Distinction Awards 1 honorary doctorate at the Laval University 1 Prix Iris Tribute Award 1 Companion of the Order of Canada 1

Awards

Won 1 Women of Distinction Award

Women of Distinction Awards 1 won

  • 2024 Women of Distinction Awards Won

honorary doctorate at the Laval University 1 won

  • 2023 honorary doctorate at the Laval University Won

Prix Iris Tribute Award 1 won

  • 2020 Prix Iris Tribute Award Won

Companion of the Order of Canada 1 won

  • 2019 Companion of the Order of Canada Won

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Alanis Obomsawin, OC (born August 31, 1932) is a Canadian filmmaker of Abenaki descent. Born in New Hampshire, and raised primarily in Quebec, she has produced and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations culture and history. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alanis Obomsawin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography — top 60 of 84
Directing 40 credits
Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
2014 · Director, Writer, Narrator
Amisk
Amisk
1977 · Director
My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
2024 · Director, Writer, Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
1993 · Director, Writer, Producer
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
1998 · Director, Writer, Producer
Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
2022 · Director, Writer, Producer
History of Manawan - Part Two
History of Manawan - Part Two
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court
2023 · Director
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
2019 · Director, Writer, Producer
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
2013 · Director, Writer
Gene Boy Came Home
Gene Boy Came Home
2007 · Director
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
1991 · Director, Writer, Producer
Moose Call
Moose Call
1972 · Director
No Address
No Address
1988 · Director, Producer, Script
Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak
Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak
2021 · Director
The Federal Court Hearing
The Federal Court Hearing
2012 · Director, Writer, Producer
Our People Will Be Healed
Our People Will Be Healed
2017 · Director
When All the Leaves Are Gone
When All the Leaves Are Gone
2010 · Director, Writer, Producer
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
2021 · Director, Writer, Producer
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
1995 · Director, Writer, Producer
Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
1984 · Director, Writer, Producer
Walking Is Medicine
Walking Is Medicine
2017 · Director, Producer, Narrator (voice)
Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
1971 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
1987 · Director, Writer, Producer
Wabano: The Light of the Day
Wabano: The Light of the Day
2022 · Director, Writer
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
2016 · Director
Upstairs With David Amram
Upstairs With David Amram
2022 · Director, Scenario Writer
L’íl’wata
L’íl’wata
1975 · Director
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
1977 · Director, Writer, Producer
Is the Crown at war with us?
Is the Crown at war with us?
2003 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
1986 · Director, Writer, Producer
History of Manawan - Part One
History of Manawan - Part One
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
Our Nationhood
Our Nationhood
2003 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography
Cree Way
Cree Way
1979 · Director
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
1979 · Director, Script
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
2012 · Director, Writer
Puberty - Part 2
Puberty - Part 2
1975 · Director
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
2000 · Director, Writer, Self - Narrator (voice)
Basket
Basket
1975 · Director
Snowshoes
Snowshoes
1972 · Director
Acting 34 credits
Bonsoir bonsoir!
Bonsoir bonsoir!
2019 · Self
Heritage Minutes
Heritage Minutes
1991 · Narrator
La semaine des 4 Julie
La semaine des 4 Julie
2020 · Self
Bones of Crows
Bones of Crows
2023 · Indigenous Director
Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
2024 · Self
Bones of Crows
Bones of Crows
2023 · 73% · TRC Film Director
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
2019 · Self
Waseteg
Waseteg
2010 · Narrator
Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
2014 · Director, Writer, Narrator
My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
2024 · Director, Writer, Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
1993 · Director, Writer, Producer
Capturing Reality
Capturing Reality
2008 · Self
Eliza's Horoscope
Eliza's Horoscope
1975 · Indian Maiden
Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
2022 · Director, Writer, Producer
The Devil's Share
The Devil's Share
2018 · Self (archive footage)
History of Manawan - Part Two
History of Manawan - Part Two
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
2019 · Director, Writer, Producer
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
2021 · Self, Vocal Coach
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
2013 · Narrator
Le grand solstice
Le grand solstice
2021 · Self
Our Dear Sisters
Our Dear Sisters
1975 · Self
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
1991 · Director, Writer, Producer
Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak
Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak
2016 · Narrator (voice)
Dream Magic
Dream Magic
2008 · Self
No Address
No Address
1988 · Director, Producer, Script
Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
1984 · Director, Writer, Producer
Walking Is Medicine
Walking Is Medicine
2017 · Director, Producer, Narrator (voice)
Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
1971 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
Upstairs With David Amram
Upstairs With David Amram
2022 · Director, Scenario Writer
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
1977 · Director, Writer, Producer
Is the Crown at war with us?
Is the Crown at war with us?
2003 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
History of Manawan - Part One
History of Manawan - Part One
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
1979 · Director, Script
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
2000 · Director, Writer, Self - Narrator (voice)
Writing 23 credits
Trick or Treaty?
Trick or Treaty?
2014 · Director, Writer, Narrator
My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
2024 · Director, Writer, Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
1993 · Director, Writer, Producer
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
1998 · Director, Writer, Producer
Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
2022 · Director, Writer, Producer
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
2019 · Director, Writer, Producer
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Hi-Ho Mistahey!
2013 · Director, Writer
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
1991 · Director, Writer, Producer
The Hoarder
The Hoarder
1969 · Writer
The Federal Court Hearing
The Federal Court Hearing
2012 · Director, Writer, Producer
When All the Leaves Are Gone
When All the Leaves Are Gone
2010 · Director, Writer, Producer
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
2021 · Director, Writer, Producer
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
1995 · Director, Writer, Producer
Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
1984 · Director, Writer, Producer
Christmas at Moose Factory
Christmas at Moose Factory
1971 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
1987 · Director, Writer, Producer
Wabano: The Light of the Day
Wabano: The Light of the Day
2022 · Director, Writer
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
1977 · Director, Writer, Producer
Is the Crown at war with us?
Is the Crown at war with us?
2003 · Director, Writer, Narrator (voice)
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
1986 · Director, Writer, Producer
Our Nationhood
Our Nationhood
2003 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
The People of the Kattawapiskak River
2012 · Director, Writer
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
2000 · Director, Writer, Self - Narrator (voice)
Producing 18 credits
My Friend the Green Horse
My Friend the Green Horse
2024 · Director, Writer, Producer
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
1993 · Director, Writer, Producer
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
1998 · Director, Writer, Producer
Bill Reid Remembers
Bill Reid Remembers
2022 · Director, Writer, Producer
History of Manawan - Part Two
History of Manawan - Part Two
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
Jordan River Anderson, The Messenger
2019 · Director, Writer, Producer
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
1991 · Director, Writer, Producer
No Address
No Address
1988 · Director, Producer, Script
The Federal Court Hearing
The Federal Court Hearing
2012 · Director, Writer, Producer
When All the Leaves Are Gone
When All the Leaves Are Gone
2010 · Director, Writer, Producer
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
2021 · Director, Writer, Producer
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
1995 · Director, Writer, Producer
Incident at Restigouche
Incident at Restigouche
1984 · Director, Writer, Producer
Walking Is Medicine
Walking Is Medicine
2017 · Director, Producer, Narrator (voice)
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
1987 · Director, Writer, Producer
Mother of Many Children
Mother of Many Children
1977 · Director, Writer, Producer
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
1986 · Director, Writer, Producer
History of Manawan - Part One
History of Manawan - Part One
1972 · Director, Producer, Translator
Other credits 3 credits
Documenting John Grierson
Documenting John Grierson
2014
Walk With Dignity
Walk With Dignity
1972 · Music
Our Nationhood
Our Nationhood
2003 · Director, Writer, Director of Photography
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