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Starting as a lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels transitioned that into an acting career. As Tonto, he broke barriers for Indigenous actors and then spent the rest of his life working to help Indigenous actors in Hollywood.
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Starting as a lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels transitioned that into an acting career. As Tonto, he broke barriers for Indigenous actors and then spent the rest of his life working to help Indigenous actors in Hollywood.

Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi

Support: patreon.com/canadaehx

Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop

Donate: www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu

Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate)

E-mail: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx

YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

Want to send me something?

Craig Baird

PO Box 2384

Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta

T7Z1X8

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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