Buckley Petawabano
Birthday: Born in in
Deathday: Alive
Buckley Petawabano, born in 1950, made a memorable entrance into their office one day. Hailing from the Cree community of Lac St. John in Quebec, Buckley's warm personality and infectious smile overshadowed any speech awkwardness. At around 20 years old, he became a respected figure on and off-screen, particularly serving as a role model for younger indigenous boys in the Manitoulin area. He was cherished and highly regarded by both the cast and crew of the series.
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Adventures in Rainbow Country
Character: Pete Gawa
"Adventures in Rainbow Country," aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1971 and later ran on Nickelodeon in the early '80s. Led by Lois Maxwell as Nancy Williams, a widow caring for her children in rural Northern Ontario, the series revolved around family dynamics and featured characters like Billy, his Ojibwa friend Pete Gawa, and bush pilot Dennis McGubgub. Filming took place around Whitefish Falls, near Espanola, and scenes were shot in Birch Island and Manitoulin Island in 1969. With 26 episo...
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Cold Journey
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In this feature drama, a Canadian Indigenous youth attempts to find a place for himself. He faces culture shock as the educational system teaches him to be a white man and tries to find a way of life more meaningful to his Indigenous culture and ancestry....