Apesanahkwat was born on January 19,1949 and is a Native American tribal leader, activist, father, and film and television actor.
11 Facts About Apesanahkwat
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Apesanahkwat served as tribal chairman of the Menominee Indian Reservation eight times.
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Apesanahkwat served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Vietnam War veteran.
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Apesanahkwat is known for playing American Indian roles in such films and television series as Wind River, Northern Exposure, Stolen Women, Captured Hearts, Bagdad Cafe, and Babylon 5.
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Apesanahkwat has competed in various Powwows across the United States as a northern traditional dancer.
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Apesanahkwat has been nominated as the Menominee Nation's chairman a total of eight times.
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On one of these occasions, Apesanahkwat was reelected after serving in prison for six months, for an alleged drug problem.
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In 1989, during a rally at Lac du Flambea, Apesanahkwat protested against racism towards indigenous groups.
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In March 2004, Apesanahkwat was the official key note speaker at the Language and Culture Preservation Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which was hosted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Education Programs.
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Apesanahkwat is known as one of the originators of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
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When discussing his thoughts on war, Apesanahkwat says he believes that no man should have to experience it.