As Canadians nationwide join in celebrating the creators and narratives of Canadian cinema, a series of special gatherings are planned to pay tribute to the life and impact of the late Six Nations actor, Graham Greene. Greene, a member of the Oneida community from Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, passed away last autumn at the age of 73.
April 15 marks National Canadian Film Day, an event co-sponsored by CBC that pays homage to Canadian cinema with screenings of homegrown films in communities spanning the country. This year’s observances will include film screenings commemorating Greene’s contributions, such as a presentation of his movie “Clearcut” (1991) at The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.
The screening, scheduled to commence at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, will be open to the public, 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.
In Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax, screenings of “Clearcut” and Greene’s acclaimed film “Seeds” will also take place. Greene’s extensive career, spanning almost five decades, saw him undertake numerous roles in stage productions, major films, and television projects.
Recognized with the Order of Canada distinction, Greene received an Academy Award nomination for his role in “Dances with Wolves.” In 2004, he was honored with the Earle Grey lifetime achievement award for television acting at the Canadian Screen Awards. Moreover, he was granted the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award in 2025 for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.