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Alanis Obomsawin, CC GOQ (born August 31, 1932) is an Abenaki American-Canadian filmmaker, singer, artist, and activist primarily known for her documentary films. Born in New Hampshire , United States and raised primarily in Quebec , Canada, she has written and directed many National Film Board of Canada documentaries on First Nations issues.
Learn about the life and achievements of Alanis Obomsawin, a distinguished filmmaker, singer and storyteller of Abenaki heritage. Explore her music career, her award-winning documentaries and her advocacy for Indigenous rights and culture.
Learn about Alanis Obomsawin, one of the most acclaimed Indigenous directors in the world, and her extraordinary body of work at the NFB. Explore her films, from documentaries to shorts, on topics such as Indigenous rights, culture, history and identity.
Alanis Obomsawin was born on 31 August 1932 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. She is a director and writer, known for Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993), Waban-aki: People from Where the Sun Rises (2006) and Is the Crown at War with Us?
31 Mei 2019 · Legendary Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin discusses growing up, smuggling her film reels out of barricades, and her inspirations over five decades of filmmaking.
7 Nov 2023 · The legendary Abenaki filmmaker and artist shares her life's influences and the power of listening in her 2023 Beatty Lecture at McGill University. She reflects on the changes and challenges in Indigenous-settler relations and the role of documentaries as a mirror for Canada.
Learn about Alanis Obomsawin, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, singer-songwriter and Indigenous rights activist. She has directed 50 NFB productions on Indigenous themes and received the Order of Canada.
