A Vampire Diaries star received an award for raising animal issues awareness given annually by which organization?
Ian Somerhalder Ian Joseph Somerhalder (born December 8, 1978) is an American actor, model and director. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama "Lost" and Damon Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama "The Vampire Diaries".
Wapikoni Mobile Wapikoni Mobile is an award-winning non-profit organization based in Montreal. It was founded in 2004 by filmmaker Manon Barbeau along with the Council of the Atikamekw Nation and the Youth Council First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (currently known as First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Youth Network). The organization provides mentorship and training in audiovisual creation to Indigenous youth mostly in Canada in the hopes of creating jobs and educational opportunities, countering high rates of suicide, drop-out and addiction. It hosts educational workshops and film screenings to raise awareness and educate the wider public about Indigenous cultures, issues and rights. As of 2014, Wapikoni Mobile has produced over 900 short films and 450 recordings giving a voice to over 4 000 Indigenous youth. Participants have won 140 awards and honours from national and international Human Rights organizations and film festivals.