Ta'Kaiya Blaney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ta'Kaiya Blaney
Ta'Kaiya Blaney in 2019
Nationality	Tla'amin
Occupation	Actress, vocalist
Notable work	Kayak to Klemtu (2017), Monkey Beach (2020)

Ta'Kaiya Skoden Stoodis Kayden Gwanden Blaney (born in 2001) is a talented singer, actress, and speaker. She is also a strong voice for the environment. Ta'Kaiya is from the Tla A'min Nation, an Indigenous community in British Columbia, Canada.

She works as an ambassador for groups like the Native Children’s Survival Indigenous Children Fund. She also supports the Salish Sea Youth Foundation. Ta'Kaiya is well-known for speaking at important global meetings. These include Rio+20 and TUNZA UN, where she shares her ideas about protecting our planet.

Ta'Kaiya's Achievements and Awards

Ta'Kaiya Blaney has won several awards for her work in movies and music.

Acting Success

In 2017, Ta'Kaiya starred in the film Kayak to Klemtu. Her amazing performance earned her a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance. She also appeared in the movie Monkey Beach. For her acting, she received two nominations for the Leo Award for Best Performance.

In 2020, Ta'Kaiya was honored with an Indspire Award. This award celebrates the achievements of Indigenous people in Canada.

Music and Videos

When she was only 10 years old, Ta'Kaiya released her first song and music video. It was called “Shallow Waters.” This song became very popular across Canada. It helped her win many awards and cultural honors.

Her music video for “Earth Revolution” also gained recognition. In 2016, it won the Best Music Video award. This was at the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, California.

See also

In Spanish: Ta'Kaiya Blaney para niños