Buffy Saint-Marie has had her awards from Canada's two most prestigious organizations rescinded over her confirmation that she is not a citizen.

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.

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Oscar-winning singer Buffy Sainte-Marie has had two more awards rescinded amid revelations about her heritage and nationality.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 ...

Musician has had honours revoked after an investigation called her purported Indigenous heritage into question ...

Buffy Sainte-Marie lost her Juno awards, Polaris Music Prize and several Hall of Fame inductions in a matter of hours on ...

Buffy Sainte-Marie says she has returned her Order of Canada “with a good heart” and reasserts that she never lied about her identity. In her first statement since she was stripped of the award, the ...

Buffy Sainte-Marie has lost her Juno awards, Polaris Music Prize honours and her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as arts organizations respond to a statement from the singer saying she ...

Musician said she never claimed to be Canadian, following an investigation that called her purported Indigenous heritage into question ...

In a statement, Buffy Sainte-Marie expressed her "love and gratitude to Canada" and said she's "overwhelmingly grateful that I’ve been able to make my contribution." ...

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 ...