Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki/Canada, 1932) is a filmmaker, musician, and visual artist known for her work in defense of indigenous rights in Canada. She has produced a vast body of work that addresses themes such as indigenous cultural preservation, human rights, and social issues faced by native peoples. Her work was shown at international festivals such as the Toronto and Sundance festivals. It was featured in exhibitions such as Documenta in Kassel, Germany. She lives in Montreal, Canada.