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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. He also was an actor, musician, poet and author.
IMDb profile of Chief Dan George, the only Aboriginal actor in Canadian history to date with the right to use the title \"Chief\". Learn about his life, career, achievements, and quotes as an actor, author, and musician.
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- North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 24, 1981 · Chief Dan George of the Burrard tribe, who was best known for his role in the 1970 movie ''Little Big Man,'' died today in his sleep at Lions Gate Hospital. He was 82 years old. Chief Dan...
Aug 12, 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). By his film roles and personal appearances, Dan George helped improve the popular image of Indigenous people, often represented in stereotypical ways.
Jun 28, 2017 · The late actor and former Tsleil-Waututh chief delivered a powerful and prophetic address at Canada's centennial celebration in 1967, critiquing colonization and calling for Indigenous resilience. His family and friends recall his legacy and impact on the Aboriginal rights movement.
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.
Aug 26, 2019 · Read a column by the late Tsleil-Waututh Nation leader and actor, who reflects on his native and white cultures and calls for brotherhood and understanding. He expresses his love for nature, his people and his wife, and his disappointment with wars and greed.
