"I had a [brain] aneurysm, which changed my life - oddly, for the better. I went into a coma, which helped me to quit smoking. And my house filled up with the most wonderful nurses. I was, on the road with men for years and years; now I live with a house full of women. So my life has changed for the better out of a catastrophe like a phoenix."
"CARAS called Mitchell 'one of Canada's most influential and enduring creative voices,' adding that she 'has profoundly impacted folk, rock, pop and jazz music through her distinctive voice, innovative guitar playing, and a unique ability to craft poetic and thought-provoking lyrics.'"
Joni Mitchell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Junos, presented by Prime Minister Mark Carney. In her acceptance speech, she reflected on her life changes following a brain aneurysm, which she described as a positive transformation. Mitchell emphasized her new living situation with women and the support she received from nurses. CARAS recognized her as a major influence in various music genres. She has previously won four Junos and received the Companion of the Order of Canada in 2002.
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