Biography
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.
Directed 59
2020s
- 2024
My Friend the Green Horse
Director
- 2023
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court
Director
Kattawapiskak Elementary School
Director
Outdoor Art Gallery
Director
Let's Study Treaty No. 5
Director
- 2022
Wabano: The Light of the Day
Director
Upstairs With David Amram
Director
Bill Reid Remembers
Director
- 2021
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Director
Don Burnstick In Kattawapiskak
Director
Theo Fleury Visits Kattawapiskak
Director
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Walking Is Medicine
Director
Our People Will Be Healed
Director
- 2016
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice
Director
- 2014
Trick or Treaty?
Director
- 2012
The Federal Court Hearing
Director
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later
Director
- 2010
When All the Leaves Are Gone
Director
2000s
- 2009
Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?'
Director
- 2007
Gene Boy Came Home
Director
- 2006
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Director
- 2005
Sigwan
Director
- 2003
Our Nationhood
Director
Is the Crown at war with us?
Director
- 2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Director
1990s
- 1998
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Director
- 1995
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
Director
- 1993
- 1991
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Director
Walker
Director
1980s
- 1988
No Address
Director
- 1987
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Director
- 1986
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Director
- 1984
- 1980
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Director
1970s
- 1979
Cold Journey
Director
Cree Way
Director
Sounds from Our People: Old Crow
Director
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Director
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Director
- 1977
Mother of Many Children
Director
- 1975
Xusum
Director
Basket
Director
Salmon
Director
Puberty - Part 2
Director
Puberty - Part 1
Director
Farming
Director
Objects in Our Daily Lives
Director
Mount Currie Summer Camp
Director
- 1972
Moose Call
Director
History of Manawan - Part One
Director
History of Manawan - Part Two
Director
Partridge
Director
Children
Director
Snowshoes
Director
The Canoe
Director
- 1971
Christmas at Moose Factory
Director
Wrote 26
2020s
- 2024
My Friend the Green Horse
Writer
- 2022
Wabano: The Light of the Day
Writer
Upstairs With David Amram
Scenario Writer
Bill Reid Remembers
Writer
- 2021
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Writer
2010s
- 2019
- 2014
Trick or Treaty?
Writer
- 2012
The Federal Court Hearing
Writer
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later
Writer
- 2010
When All the Leaves Are Gone
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Professor Norman Cornett: 'Since when do we divorce the right answer from an honest answer?'
Writer
- 2006
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Writer
- 2005
Sigwan
Writer
- 2003
Our Nationhood
Writer
Is the Crown at war with us?
Writer
- 2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Writer
- 1995
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
Writer
- 1993
- 1991
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Writer
1980s
- 1987
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Writer
- 1986
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Writer
- 1984
1970s
- 1977
Mother of Many Children
Writer
- 1971
Christmas at Moose Factory
Writer
1960s
- 1969
The Hoarder
Writer
Produced 22
2020s
- 2024
My Friend the Green Horse
Producer
- 2022
Bill Reid Remembers
Researcher, Producer
- 2021
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair
Producer
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Walking Is Medicine
Producer
- 2014
Trick or Treaty?
Researcher
- 2012
The Federal Court Hearing
Producer
The People of the Kattawapiskak River - Six Months Later
Producer
- 2010
When All the Leaves Are Gone
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Waban-Aki: People from Where the Sun Rises
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man
Producer
- 1995
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
Producer
- 1993
- 1991
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Producer
1980s
- 1988
No Address
Producer
- 1987
Poundmaker's Lodge: A Healing Place
Producer
- 1986
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child
Producer
- 1984
1970s
- 1977
Mother of Many Children
Producer
- 1975
Objects in Our Daily Lives
Producer
- 1972
History of Manawan - Part One
Producer
History of Manawan - Part Two
Producer
Other crew 7
1990s
- 1993
- 1991
Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later
Script
1980s
- 1988
No Address
Script
- 1980
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Script
1970s
- 1979
Canada Vignettes: Wild Rice Harvest Kenora
Script
- 1972
History of Manawan - Part One
Translator
History of Manawan - Part Two
Translator
Acted in 4
2020s
- 2023
Bones of Crows
Indigenous Director · 1 episode
1970s
- 1977
- 1975
Eliza's Horoscope
Indian Maiden
Sound 2
2020s
- 2022
Bill Reid Remembers
Location Sound Recordist, Musician
- 2021
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Vocal Coach
Camera 1
2000s
- 2003
Our Nationhood
Director of Photography
Appearances27
2020s
- 2024
My Friend the Green Horse
Narrator
Dans un cinéma près de chez vous
Self · 1 episode
- 2022
Bill Reid Remembers
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2021
Le grand solstice
Self
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Self
- 2018
The Devil's Share
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Walking Is Medicine
Narrator (voice)
- 2016
Heritage Minutes: Kenojuak Ashevak
Narrator (voice)
- 2014
Trick or Treaty?
Narrator
- 2013
Heritage Minutes: Queenston Heights
Narrator
- 2010
Waseteg
Narrator
2000s
- 2008
Capturing Reality
Self
Dream Magic
Self
- 2003
Is the Crown at war with us?
Narrator (voice)
- 2000
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Self - Narrator (voice)
1990s
- 1993
- 1991
1980s
- 1984
- 1980
Canada Vignettes: June in Povungnituk - Quebec Arctic
Narrator
1970s
- 1979
Sounds From Our People: Gabriel Goes to the City
Narrator
- 1977
Mother of Many Children
Narrator (voice)
- 1975
Our Dear Sisters
Self
- 1971
Christmas at Moose Factory
Narrator (voice)