Joseph Russell Diabo is a son of a Kahnawake Mohawk Iron Worker, and is a member of the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake. Married for 30 years to Joanna Anaquod (Mother Cree/Saulteaux, Father (Delaware/Saulteaux) Treaty
Actor Evan Adams is best known for his iconic role in the film Smoke Signals opposite Adam Beach. His alter ego Dr. Evan Adams is B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer responsible for indigenous health.
Waneek Horn-Miller from Kahnawake, Que., is being inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame this year, along with Métis Paralympian Colette Bourgonje.
She is an icon in filmmaking and one of the most acclaimed Indigenous directors in the world. Legendary Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin discusses growing up, smuggling her film reels out of barricades, and her inspirations over five decades of filmmaking.