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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chief_Dan_GeorgeChief Dan George - Wikipedia

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   Chief Dan George. 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.

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   Chief Dan George. Actor, author, and musician Chief Dan George was born in present-day North Vancouver as Geswanouth Slahoot (later anglicized as 'Dan Slaholt'), the son of a tribal chief on Burrard Indian Reserve Nº. 3. He is the only Aboriginal actor in Canadian history to date with the right to use the title "Chief", serving as leader of ...

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Birth Place: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

   • Death Date: January 1, 1
   • Death Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

4. www.nytimes.com › 1981/09/24 › obituariesCHIEF DAN GEORGE, 82, DIES; APPEARED IN 'LITTLE BIG MAN'

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   Sep 24, 1981 · Chief Dan George was the father of six children, Marie, Ann, Irene, Rose, Leonard and Robert. His wife, Amy, died in 1971, while he was preparing to go to Hollywood for the Oscar ceremonies. Share ...

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6. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleDan George | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Aug 12, 2007 · Chief Dan George is remembered as a talented actor and Indigenous spokesperson. In 2008, Canada Post commemorated his legacy with a special stamp. A school in Toronto , Ontario and another in Abbotsford , British Columbia , as well as a theatre in Victoria , British Columbia, bear his name — a testament to the ongoing influence that his works have had on various communities.

7. dailyhive.com › canada › chief-dan-georgeThe poet, actor and Canadian Indigenous icon of Chief Dan George

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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.

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   Aug 19, 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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   Who is Chief Dan George OC?

   • 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.

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   • Chief Dan George. Actor: Little Big Man. Actor, author, and musician Chief Dan George was born in present-day North Vancouver as Geswanouth Slahoot (later anglicized as 'Dan Slaholt'), the son of a tribal chief on Burrard Indian Reserve Nº.

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   Who is Dan George?

   • 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.

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   How did Chief Dan George die?

   • On September 23, 1981, Chief Dan George died at the age of 82 in Vancouver. In 1982, a collection of his poetry was released as My Spirit Soars. While George’s health had been declining the previous years, his son said his death came down to the death of his beloved wife a decade prior, saying his father died of a broken heart.

   The poet, actor and Canadian Indigenous icon of Chief Dan George

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   Why did Chief Dan George get into show business?

   • Chief Dan George said he got into show business because Robert, the oldest of his six children, was playing an Indian in ''Caribou Country'' when the white actor playing an old Indian fell ill and the director wondered where he could find a replacement. Led to Major Movie Role ''Why not try a real old Indian?'' Robert asked.

   CHIEF DAN GEORGE, 82, DIES; APPEARED IN 'LITTLE BIG MAN'

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   When was Chief Dan George Day proclaimed?

   • On March 11, 1971, Chief Dan George Day was proclaimed in Vancouver. The day was chosen by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs to recognize the contributions made by George in changing the public image of Indigenous people.

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10. canadaehx.com › 2021/11/13 › chief-dan-georgeChief Dan George – Canadian History Ehx

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    Nov 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Chief Dan George, an Indigenous chief, activist and actor who challenged stereotypes and advocated for reconciliation. Hear his powerful speech Lament for Confederation and his Oscar-nominated role in Little Big Man.