Buffy Sainte-Marie is an acclaimed Cree singer-songwriter, composer, and activist whose groundbreaking work has reshaped folk and contemporary music since the 1960s. Known for powerful songs addressing Indigenous rights, love, and social justice, she blends folk, rock, and electronic elements with poetic lyricism. A trailblazer for Indigenous representation in the arts, Sainte-Marie won an Academy Award for “Up Where We Belong” and has received numerous honors for her artistic innovation and advocacy, continuing to inspire generations with her fearless creativity and cultural vision.