Alanis Obomsawin
Abenaki artist and filmmaker in Montreal
1932 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Abenaki artist and filmmaker in Montreal
Born
August 31, 1932
Age
~94 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, singer, musician
CanadaBorn in Grafton County
1932
Born in Grafton County (1932-08-31)
1970
Positioncreative director (1970–1976)
1983
AwardMember of the Order of Canada
1993
Awardhonorary doctorate of Concordia University
1994
Awardhonorary doctorate from York University
1994
Awardhonorary doctorate from Carleton University
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Who is Alanis Obomsawin?+
Alanis Obomsawin is Abenaki artist and filmmaker in Montreal. Born in 1932.
When was Alanis Obomsawin born?+
Alanis Obomsawin was born on August 31, 1932.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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