Buffy Sainte-Marie to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

BuffySainte-Marieis set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Organizers say the acclaimed singer-songwriter will receive the honour at theSOCANAwards in Toronto on April 1.

Sainte-Marie's1964 peace anthem Universal Soldierwas inducted to the same hall of fame in 2005.

It's among countless accolades the musician, Indigenous rights activist and educator has received throughout her career.

She also won an Oscar,BAFTAand Golden Globe Award for co-writing the 1982 song Up Where We Belong,which was performed by Joe Cocker and JenniferWarnesfor the film An Officer and a Gentleman.

The 78-year-old performer also has severalJunos, a Polaris Prize, a Governor General's Performing Arts Award, and is an Officer of the Order of Canada.