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From Wikipedia. Gordon Tootoosis, CM (October 25, 1941 – July 5, 2011) was a First Nations actor of Cree and Stoney descent. Tootoosis was a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, brother of the famous Cree leader Pîhtokahanapiwiyin. He was acclaimed for his commitment to preserving his culture and to telling his people's stories. He once said, "Leadership is about submission to duty, not elevation to power." He served as a founding member of the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. Tootoosis offered encouragement, support and training to aspiring Aboriginal actors. He served as a leading Cree activist both as a social worker and as a band chief. In Open Season and Boog and Elliot's Midnight Bun Run, Tootoosis was the voice of Sheriff Gordy. He was awarded membership in the Order of Canada on October 29, 2004. The investiture ceremony took place on September 9,...
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SmallvilleSeries • 2001
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
MacGyverSeries • 1985
AirwolfSeries • 1984
Northern ExposureSeries • 1990
Heritage MinutesSeries • 1991
Friday the 13th: The SeriesSeries • 1987
Fear ItselfSeries • 2008
The Magnificent SevenSeries • 1998
Danger BaySeries • 1985
Legends of the FallMovie • 1994
MadisonSeries • 1993
PocahontasMovie • 1995
Open SeasonMovie • 2006
500 NationsSeries • 1995
BordertownSeries • 1989
North of 60Series • 1992
Shoebox ZooSeries • 2004
Auf Wiedersehen, PetSeries • 1983
Reindeer GamesMovie • 2000
Bury My Heart at Wounded KneeMovie • 2007
Lone StarMovie • 1996
Black RobeMovie • 1991
AlaskaMovie • 1996