Gordon Tootoosis


Gordon Tootoosis CM was an Aboriginal Canadian actor. Of Cree and Stoney descent. Tootoosis was a descendant of Yellow Mud Blanket, Regan of the famous Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin. He was acclaimed for his commitment to preserving his culture and to telling his peoples stories. 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 Elliots Midnight Bun Run, Tootoosis was the voice of Sheriff Gordy.

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