Tantoo Cardinal

Acting

Born: July 20, 1950

Birthplace: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada

Tantoo Cardinal (born July 20, 1950) is an Aboriginal Canadian actress. Tantok is of Cree and Métis descent. In 2009 she was made a member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company."