Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Canadian-American musician, songwriter, and activist, widely recognized for her contributions to folk and Indigenous music. Born in 1941 on the Piapot Cree First Nation in Saskatchewan, she gained fame in the 1960s with songs like "Up Where We Belong" and "Universal Soldier," which addressed social issues and war. Sainte-Marie is also a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights, using her platform to raise awareness about issues facing Native communities. Additionally, she has worked in television and film, notably as a co-creator and performer on the children's program "Sesame Street."