Kaniehtiio Horn

Kaniehtiio Alexandra Jessie Horn, sometimes credited as Tiio Horn, is a Canadian actress, filmmaker, and an accomplished voice-artist. She was born on November 8, 1986, and began her acting career around 2004. She earned a remarkable reputation following her nomination for a Gemini Award for her role in the television film 'Moccasin Flats: Redemption'. Horn's acting portfolio is diverse, with credits in films including 'The Trotsky', 'Leslie, My Name Is Evil', and 'The Wild Hunt', to name a few. She has also been a part of the streaming television horror series 'Hemlock Grove', the sitcoms '18 to Life', 'Letterkenny' and 'Reservation Dogs'. Notably, she voiced the role of Kaniehtí:io, the Native American protagonist's (Ratohnhake:ton) Mohawk mother, in the 2012 video game 'Assassin's Creed III' developed by Ubisoft. Horn's first film as a director, 'Seeds', premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, signaling her transition into filmmaking. She was also a panelist on 'Canada Reads' in 2020, advocating for Eden Robinson's novel 'Son of a Trickster'. She is known for playing a recurring role as 'Deer Lady' in the FX/Hulu show 'Reservation Dogs' from 2021-2023. In 2022, she played Feather Day in season 2 of the peacock series, 'Rutherford Falls'. Horn continues to show her versatility and dedication to her craft, contributing relentlessly to the film industry.