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Member of the Order of Canada (1986) John Baptiste Tootoosis (July 18, 1899 – February 1, 1989) was a prominent Cree First Nations leader in Canada. He is the grandson of Yellow Mud Blanket, the brother of legendary Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin, also known as Poundmaker.
Tootoosis, John Baptiste (1899– 1989). A central figure in the development of modern Indian political organizations, Tootoosis was a tireless promoter and defender of treaty rights, and deserves some of the credit for the entrenchment of Aboriginal rights in the 1982 Constitution Act.
19 de mar. de 2022 · John Tootoosis. by CraigBaird 19 Mar 2022. Play episode. Hosted by. CraigBaird. Born on the Poundmaker Reserve in Saskatchewan on July 18, 1899, John Tootoosis was the son of Mary Theresa and John Tootoosis. His grandfather was Yellow Mud Blanket, whose brother was the legendary Cree leader Poundmaker. Tootoosis would say decades later quote:
John Tootoosis, Cree, 1899-1989. He was a Native political leader from Saskatchewan. John Tootoosis was born on the Poundmaker reserve and was the grandson of Yellow Mud Blanket, Poundmaker's brother. Tootoosis’ history as a political leader began in 1920 when he was appointed chief of his band, although his authority was denied by Indian ...
John Tootoosis. Saskatchewan Archives Board R-A7662. Tootoosis, John Baptiste (1899– 1989). A central figure in the development of modern Indian political organizations, Tootoosis was a tireless promoter and defender of treaty rights, and deserves some of the credit for the entrenchment of Aboriginal rights in the 1982 Constitution Act.
Tapes of John Tootoosis' narrative transcribed by Jean Goodwill; book written and edited by Norma Sluman Includes bibliographical references
John Tootoosis: Biography of a Cree Leader. Norma Sluman, Jean Goodwill. Golden Dog Press, 1982 - Social Science - 235 pages. Biography of founder and leader of the Federation of Saskatchewan...
