Biography
Dr.Duke Redbird (born 1939) is an Indigenous Canadian poet, journalist, activist, businessman, actor and administrator, best known as a key figure in the development of First Nations literature in Canada.An Ojibwe from the Saugeen First Nation in Southwestern Ontario, he became a ward of the Children's Aid Society at nine months of age after his mother died in a house fire. Raised predominantly by white foster families, he began writing as a way to deal with the anti-indigenous racism he faced in schools.
Filmography
all 8
Movies 7
self 3
Director 2
TV Shows 1
Self
Rise (2019)
Movie
High Priest
Relic Hunter (1999)
TV
6
Steve Forbisher
The Shaman's Source (1990)
Movie
Amisk (1977)
Movie
Director / Lyricist
The Paradox of Norval Morrisseau (1974)
Movie
Self / Writer
Walk With Dignity (1972)
Movie
Director
Charley Squash Goes to Town (1969)
Movie
Himself
Encounter with Saul Alinsky - Part 2: Rama Indian Reserve (1967)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.16
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1967
1972
1977
2019
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1939-01-01 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceSaugeen First Nation, Canada
CitizenshipsCanada
Awardshonorary doctorate
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