Apesanahkwat
actor
Apesanahkwat (born January 19, 1949) is a Native American tribal leader, activist, and film and television actor.
Personal life
Apesanahkwat served as tribal chairman of the Menominee Indian Reservation eight times. He served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam War veteran. He is known for playing American Indian roles in such films and television series as Wind River, Northern Exposure, Stolen Women, Captured Hearts, Bagdad Cafe, and Babylon 5. He has competed in various Powwows across the United States as a northern traditional dancer. In 1989, during a rally at Lac du Flambea, Apesanahkwat protested against racism towards indigenous groups.
In March 2004, Apesanahkwat was the official keynote speaker at the Language and Culture Preservation Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP). This event was meant to spread awareness of the importance of preserving Indian culture though language. Being the keynote speaker, Apesanahkwat called to action his community, stating the importance of giving back the Indian people their voice. Apesanahkwat is also known as one of the originators of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (GRA).
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