As the nation unites to celebrate Canadian cinema, a series of special events will pay tribute to the life and impact of 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.
National Canadian Film Day on April 15, a nationwide celebration of Canadian cinema co-sponsored by CBC, will showcase screenings of Canadian films in various communities across the country. As part of this year’s commemorative activities, film screenings will be held to honor Greene’s contributions, including a presentation of his movie “Clearcut” (1991) at The Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.
The screening of “Clearcut” will take place at 6:00 p.m. on April 15, with members of Greene’s family and the Six Nations community in attendance. Additionally, the event will feature the screening of the short documentary “Graham Greene: I’m Just Me” by Tara Johns.
Screenings of “Clearcut” and Greene’s acclaimed film “Seeds” will also be organized in Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Greene, known for his diverse roles in both film and television over a career spanning nearly five decades, was a respected figure in the entertainment industry. He was honored with the Order of Canada and received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in “Dances with Wolves.” Greene was also recognized with the Earle Grey lifetime achievement award in 2004 and received the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement in 2025.
The event aims to celebrate Greene’s legacy and the impact he had on Canadian cinema, highlighting his remarkable career and lasting contributions to the industry.