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Rose Marie "Tantoo" Cardinal CM (born July 20, 1950) is a Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage. In 2009, she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre ...
Actress Tantoo Cardinal is a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors. The order recognizes Cardinal for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada.
- January 1, 1
- 31 sec
- Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
- How many children do you have? Three.
- What was your first major motion picture? Marie Ann. (In the 1978 film, her character’s name is Tantou and she appears as Tantoo Martin in the credits.)
- Who was your favourite co-star of all time and why? I don’t know. That’s kind of unfair. Gordon Tootoosis- maybe? We have the longest history, 40 years.
- Who did you go to jail with? Margot Kidder. (Kidder played Lois Lane in the 80sadaptation of Superman. Hint: They were protesting the Keystone XL pipeline together.)
Tantoo Cardinal. Actress: Wind River. Actress Tantoo Cardinal is a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors. The order recognizes Cardinal for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada.
- July 20, 1950
Jan 18, 2012 · Tantoo Cardinal’s legacy is a combination of acting and advocacy. Her career broke down barriers for Indigenous actors. She has used the power of positive representation to challenge negative images and stereotypes and to honour the history of Indigenous people in Canada.
Nov 23, 2021 · In 1990, Tantoo Cardinal shared what inspires her the most: her grandmother; By reconnecting with his Haida roots, Bill Reid catalyzed a cultural reclamation that continues today
A moving portrait of actress Tantoo Cardinal, travelling through time and across the many roles she’s played, capturing her strength and her impact—and how she shattered the glass ceiling and...
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- NFB
