With more than 100 film and TV projects to her credit, Tantoo Cardinal has established herself as one of Canada’s most prolific actors, balancing a 40-year career with work as an ardent activist for indigenous peoples and culture. Cardinal will be celebrated with a special honour at the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday, the latest in a steady stream of accolades that have been showered upon the Alberta-born actress.

With more than 100 film and TV projects to her credit, Tantoo Cardinal has established herself as one of Canada’s most prolific actors, balancing a 40-year career with work as an ardent activist for indigenous peoples and culture. Cardinal will be celebrated with a special honour at the Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday, the latest in a steady stream of accolades that have been showered upon the Alberta-born actress.