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Buffy Sainte-Marie

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Born February 20, 1941

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Biography

Buffy Sainte-Marie is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist.

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Awards & recognition

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · 2022
  • Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year · 2016
  • "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award · 2015
  • Polaris Music Prize · 2015
  • honorary doctorate from the University of British Columbia · 2012
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  • Governor General's Performing Arts Award · 2010
  • honorary doctorate · 2010
  • honorary doctorate from the Western University · 2009
  • Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year · 2009
  • honorary doctorate from Carleton University · 2008
  • honorary doctorate · 2007
  • Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame · 2005
  • honorary doctorate · 2003
  • honorary doctorate · 2000
  • Canada's Walk of Fame · 1999
  • Gemini Award · 1997
  • Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year · 1997
  • Officer of the Order of Canada · 1997
  • honorary doctorate · 1996
  • Canadian Music Hall of Fame · 1995
  • BAFTA Award — Best Original Song · 1984
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1983
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1983
  • honorary doctorate · 1983
  • Companion of the Order of Canada
  • Juno Humanitarian Award
  • Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year · 2009 · nominated
  • Juno Award — Music DVD of the Year · 2009 · nominated
  • Juno Award — Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year · 1997 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Original Song · 1984 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1982 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1982 · nominated

Filmography10 titles

Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World

2017as Self

Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

2022as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation

2013as Self

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969as Self

Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie

2010as Self

The Virginian

1962as Nai'Be

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995as The Spirit (voice)

Austin City Limits

1975as Self

Festival

1967as Self