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Chief Dan George OC (born Geswanouth Slahoot; July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981) was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a Coast Salish band whose Indian reserve is located on Burrard Inlet in the southeast area of the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
12 de ago. de 2007 · Dan George, OC, Tsleil-Waututh actor, poet, public speaker (born 24 July 1899 on the Burrard Indian Reserve No. 3 in BC; died 23 September 1981 in North Vancouver, BC).
Chief Dan George was a Canadian actor, author, and musician of Squamish First Nation descent. He starred in films such as Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and Harry and Tonto, and was nominated for an Oscar in 1970.
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28 de jun. de 2017 · The late actor and former Tsleil-Waututh chief delivered a powerful and prophetic address at Canada's centennial celebration in 1967, criticizing colonization and calling for Indigenous resilience. His family and friends recall his legacy and impact on the Aboriginal rights movement.
19 de ago. de 2023 · The West Vancouver-born Elder became an overnight sensation for his Oscar-nominated role in Little Big Man, but he expanded on his acting career as an author...
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Learn about the life and legacy of Chief Dan George, who was a chief, dancer, athlete, poet and actor. He was the first Indigenous person to be nominated for an Oscar and a champion for Indigenous rights and culture.
