Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards and shared her journey to overcome health struggles, including an aneurysm in 2015 that forced her to re-learn how to walk, talk, and play guitar. Mitchell, who was in good spirits as she accepted her win from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, revealed that her experiences led to positive life changes, including quitting smoking and finding supportive caregivers. She also shared her gratitude for the recognition and praise for her American upbringing. After the show, Mitchell performed her first full set in over 20 years at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022.