John Tootoosis

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.

John Tootoosis
BornJuly 18, 1899 
Poundmaker Cree Nation 
DiedFebruary 1, 1989  (aged 89)
Awards
  • Member of the Order of Canada (1986) 
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