Chief Leonard George
Chief Leonard George is the primary leader and elected
chief
of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (which translates as "people
of the inlet") in Burrard Inlet, British Columbia,
native territories. A Coast Salish Aboriginal American,
George is a lecturer, humorist, film and script consultant,
and actor in such films as Americathon, Shadow of the Hawk,
White Fang, and Little Big Man. He is also a traditional
native singer and dancer. He worked for seven years as executive
director of the Vancouver Aboriginal Centre, which provided
support for urban Native Americans. He now works for TAKaya
Developments.
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Reflections on Working
Towards Peace