As Canadians nationwide unite to celebrate the creators and narratives of Canadian cinema, a series of special gatherings will pay tribute to the life and impact of Graham Greene, a prominent actor from Six Nations. Greene, a Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, passed away at 73 last autumn.
April 15 marks National Canadian Film Day, a CBC co-sponsored initiative dedicated to honoring Canadian cinema through screenings of local films in communities across the country. This year’s events will include film screenings to commemorate Greene’s contributions, featuring a presentation of his 1991 film, “Clearcut,” at The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.
The screening of “Clearcut” will commence at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, with Greene’s family members and Six Nations community members in attendance. Additionally, the event will showcase the short documentary “Graham Greene: I’m Just Me” by Tara Johns.
Screenings of “Clearcut” and Greene’s acclaimed film “Seeds” will also take place in Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Throughout his nearly five-decade career, Greene portrayed numerous characters in both film and stage productions, ranging from major motion pictures to various television projects.
Recognized for his talents, Greene was a recipient of the Order of Canada and an Academy Award nominee for his role in “Dances with Wolves.” He received the Earle Grey lifetime achievement award for television acting (Canadian Screen Award) in 2004 and was honored with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2025 for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
