Chief Dan George: Actor & Activist

Students come to know səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Chief Dan George through historical photographs, images of his belongings, video footage, and his writing. They discover how his acting career helped change the image of Indigenous people in the media and how his activism raised awareness of Indigenous rights in Canada.

Your students will:

• Analyse primary source evidence to assess historical significance
• Discuss the ‘Lament to Confederation’ and consider modern perspectives on the piece
• Watch a unique video about Chief Dan George produced by MONOVA (formerly NVMA)