Actors and Ancestors

Joel D. Montgrand

A film and TV podcast that celebrates Indigenous actors, talks back to Hollywood stereotypes, and looks to the future of Indigenous Peoples on screen. Rocky Cree actor and show host, Joel D. Montgrand, brings you Indigenous actors like you’ve never heard them before – from up-and-coming stars to trailblazing elders. Roll out the red red carpet for this award-winning show!www.actorsandancestors.comThis show is a Silver Award Winner for Best in TV & Film in the 2024 Signal Awards and a Silver Award Winner for Best Indie Podcast in the 2024 W3 Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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Actors and Ancestors

Episodes (17)

Aug 28, 2025 Filling Big Shoes with Michelle Thrush
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Jun 1, 2025 Fifty Years of Troublemaking with Gary Farmer

Actors and Ancestors

Aug 28, 2025
47 minutes
65 MB

Michelle Thrush (Cree) tells JD about waiting for aliens to sweep her off to space and the power of Indigenous-led sets when handling stories of unthinkable trauma. She recounts her transformative time at the first school run by and for Indigenous people in Calgary, being mentored by the legendary actor, Gordon Tootoosis, and, most recently, her first ever lead role in a film! Michelle shares her tips for anyone getting started in the biz and what to be prepared for (with a bit of clowning around!). CREDITS Actors & Ancestors is created, produced, and hosted...

Actors and Ancestors

Filling Big Shoes with Michelle Thrush

Joel D. Montgrand

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