Joel Montgrand recently made his mark appearing in two of the buzziest series of the year so far. Captivating audiences with his role as Kali Reis’ love interest, ‘Eddie Qavvik’, and alongside the legendary Jodie Foster, in the fourth season of HBO’s True Detective: Night Country. Additionally, Joel was recently seen as the leader of the Water Tribe, ‘Hakoda’, in Netflix’s hit live-action series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, which just announced a season 2 and 3 greenlight. Prior to that, Joel starred in the award-winning feature, Beans, which depicts the historical 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and Government forces in 1990 Quebec. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to win three Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Motion Picture.Native to Northern Saskatchewan, Joel is a member of the Rocky Cree Nation and takes great pride in his heritage. Beyond the camera, Joel takes the spotlight as the creative force behind the podcast, Actors and Ancestors. This groundbreaking format is a testament to his commitment to uplifting Indigenous actors and providing a platform for their voices to be heard. Through insightful conversations, Joel explores the intersections of identity, culture, and the entertainment industry, making "Actors and Ancestors" a must-listen for cinephiles and advocates of diverse storytelling.