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Wilma Pelly (March 5, 1937 – December 28, 2020) was an Aboriginal Canadian film and television actress, best known for her roles as Elsie Tsa'Che in the CBC Television drama North of 60 and as Kookum in Mixed Blessings.
Wilma Pelly was born on 5 March 1937 in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was an actress, known for North of 60 (1992), The Last Rites of Ransom Pride (2010) and Into the West (2005). She was married to James Edward Pelly . She died on 28 December 2020 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Jan 5, 2021 · Pelly had a 25-year career in TV, film and theatre, including roles with Sidney Poitier and Steven Spielberg. She was best known for playing Elsie Tsa Che, a respected elder and cultural leader, on the CBC series North of 60.
Jan 1, 2021 · First Nations actor Wilma Pelly, who was best known for her role as Elsie Tsa Che on the CBC series North of 60, died in Calgary on Dec. 28. Her family says the 83-year-old leaves a...
In this video we pay tribute to the late Wilma Pelly (Elsie Tsá Ché). We talk about her life briefly, and discuss some of our favourite scenes from her amazi...
This strong-willed elder has unerring instincts for the good of the community and the people in it. Over six seasons and three movies, Calgary actress Wilma Pelly has made Elsie one of the most beloved characters on "North of 60."
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Jan 6, 2021 · Actress Wilma Pelly passed away on December 28 in Calgary at age 83. Pelly was from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation in Saskatchewan. She began acting in the 1990s – including her most memorable...
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