Buffy Saint-Marie has had her awards from Canada's two most prestigious organizations rescinded over her confirmation that she is not a citizen.
More than a year after an investigation disputed the singer's claims of being Cree, she is losing the Canadian recognitions she has received.
Oscar-winning singer Buffy Sainte-Marie has had two more awards rescinded amid revelations about her heritage and nationality. Canada's prestigious Juno Awards, which recognize musical ...
The Polaris Prize said that the singer-songwriter is not a Canadian citizen, while the organization that administers the Junos said she doesn't meet the eligibility requirements.
Both the Juno Awards and the Polaris Music Prize announced Friday they were rescinding the honours Sainte-Marie had received over the years.
Folk singer and social activist Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of multiple major Canadian music awards after identity revelations suggest she is American.
By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of more Canadian music awards and honors. The singer-songwriter earlier this week confirmed she ...
Now, more of Sainte-Marie’s awards have been rescinded. The Independent reports that the 84-year-old Buffy Sainte-Marie returned her Order Of Canada and made a statement earlier this week.
American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of more Canadian music awards and honors. On Friday, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences said it was revoking the ...
Canada’s two most prestigious musical honors, the Juno and Polaris Awards, have rescinded singer-songwriter Buffy Saint-Marie ... the award in February, Sainte-Marie, 84, said that she is ...