Kaniehtiio Horn

Imagine a super-talented person who loves to act in TV shows and movies and also make her own films! That's Kaniehtiio Horn. She's like a storyteller who uses her voice and actions to bring characters to life. She's from a place called Kahnawake, which is part of the Mohawk Nation. She's been in lots of cool shows like 'Letterkenny' and 'Reservation Dogs'!

Kaniehtiio has played so many fun characters! You might know her as Tanis from 'Letterkenny,' a funny show about friends. She was also Deer Lady in 'Reservation Dogs,' a show about kids on an adventure.

She's won big awards for her acting, like two Canadian Screen Awards! That's like winning a gold medal for acting. She's also a filmmaker, which means she helps create the movies and shows we watch.

Kaniehtiio comes from a very special family. Her mom, Kahn-Tineta Horn, was a brave activist who worked hard to help people. Her sibling, Waneek Horn-Miller, is an amazing athlete who competed in the Olympics! It seems like being talented and making a difference runs in the family. Kaniehtiio is following in their footsteps by sharing her talents with the world.

Besides acting, Kaniehtiio is also a filmmaker. This means she helps decide what stories to tell and how to tell them. She even directed a movie called 'Seeds,' which is a spooky comedy! Directing is like being the captain of a ship, guiding everyone to make a great movie. She won an award for directing 'Seeds,' showing she's brilliant both in front of and behind the camera.