Tootoosis: politician, elder, residential school survivor, acclaimed actor, icon

Actor Gordon Tootoosis has died.

APTN National News
Actor Gordon Tootoosis has died.

The 69 year-old was known for roles that helped shine a light on Aboriginal teachings and history.

His career on stage, screen and television took him from a Saskatchewan reserve to the heights of Hollywood.

In 2004 Tootoosis received an Order of Canada for being a role model to Aboriginal people.

APTN National News reporter Tiar Wilson has more on this extraordinary life.

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