The Canadian indigenous TV drama Little Bird has received an impressive 19 nominations for the upcoming Canadian Screen Awards. The series, which airs on Crave in Canada and PBS in the United States, tells the story of Behzig Little Bird, who embarks on a journey to reconnect with her indigenous roots after being separated from her birth family as part of the controversial Sixties Scoop policy. Little Bird is a contender for the best drama series award, with lead performers Darla Contois and Ellyn Jade also earning nominations.
In addition to Little Bird, the final seasons of CBC comedies Sort Of and Workin’ Moms have garnered 18 and 12 nominations, respectively. Other notable TV drama nominees include Essex County and Plan B. On the film front, Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry leads with 17 nominations, featuring standout performances by Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, and Johnson himself. BlackBerry chronicles the rise and fall of the iconic Canadian mobile device in the face of competition from Apple's iPhone.
Meanwhile, Ariane Louis-Seize’s Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person and Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool have earned 12 and 11 nominations, respectively. These films will compete in the best film category alongside Blackberry, Red Rooms, Richelieu, and Solo. The Canadian Screen Awards, the country’s premier film and television honors, have been rescheduled to take place from May 28-31 in Toronto, with Mae Martin set to host a special TV event celebrating the winners.
Established in 2012, the Canadian Screen Awards replaced the separate Gemini and Genie award shows to create a unified platform for recognizing excellence in Canadian entertainment. The full list of nominations can be found on the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television's official website.
