Actor
An Indigenous teenager named Zarya must navigate peer pressure when her next-door neighbour, Amanda, convinces her to explore a nearby island in search of a legendary lake monster, the Ogopogo. Currently streaming on CBC Gem.
As Katara, member of the Water Tribe, Kiawentiio stars in this forthcoming live-action remake of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender saga set to be released as a Netflix original in 2024.
Kiawentiio plays Maya Thomas, the daughter of Terry Thomas (played by Michael Greyeyes), on Ed Helm’s new series. Rutherford Falls premiered in 2021 and is currently streaming on Peacock.
Kiawentiio stars as Beans, the title character of Tracey Deer’s account, based on true events, of the epic standoff between the government and local Mohawk communities in Quebec in 1990. Currently streaming on Crave and Hulu.
This popular series follows a young girl adjusting to 19th-century life on Prince Edward Island. Kiawentiio stars as Ka’kwet, a member of the Mi’kmaq people who befriends Anne. Currently streaming on Netflix and CBC Gem.