John Tootoosis

John Tootoosis
John Tootoosis
Born	July 18, 1899 ; Poundmaker Cree Nation
Died	February 1, 1989 (aged 89)
Awards	Member of the Order of Canada (1986) ;

John Baptiste Tootoosis (July 18, 1899 Poundmaker Reserve, Saskatchewan – February 1, 1989) was a prominent Cree First Nations leader in Canada. He is the grandson of Yellow Mud Blanket, the brother of legendary Cree leader Pitikwahanapiwiyin, also known as Poundmaker.

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