This month marks the 41st anniversary of the death of actor, activist, and First Nations leader Chief Dan George, seen in this publicity photo for 1976 film, Shadow of the Hawk.
Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Chief Dan George (born Geswanouth Slahoot) spent much of his working life as a longshoreman and logger – he did not start his acting career until the age of 60. During the 1960s and 70s he appeared in many television, movie, and stage productions, often challenging the stereotypical portrayal of First Nations people on screen.
Nominated for an Oscar for his role in the 1970 film Little Big Man, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1971.
Visit the MONOVA website for more information about the history of the North Shore and to plan your visit to MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver, now open at 115 West Esplanade in The Shipyards.
Currently, MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver ,at 3203 Institute Road in Lynn Valley, is open by appointment only. Contact: archives@monova.ca
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