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Actors and Ancestors

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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.com] (www.actorsandancestors.com) This 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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#17

Filling Big Shoes with Michelle Thrush

Michelle Thrush (Cree) tells JD about waiting for aliens to sweep her off to space and the... more

28 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:08

28 Aug 2025

#16

Fifty Years of Troublemaking with Gary Farmer

JD meets up with Gary Farmer (Cayuga from the Six Nations of the Grand River) for a conver... more

01 Jun 2025

32 MINS

32:42

01 Jun 2025

#14

Chasing a Moving Target with Rainbow Dickerson

[Rainbow Dickerson] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3544800/) is a Rappahannock-Thai actor an... more

24 Dec 2024

58 MINS

58:47

24 Dec 2024

#13

Travelling the Powwow Highway with Wes Studi

The legendary Wes Studi joins Joel for an exchange about his sweeping career from "The Las... more

30 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:06

30 Sep 2024

#12

From CBC Unreserved: The Little Bird Story of the 60s Scoop

[Actors and Ancestors is sharing this episode in partnership with CBC Unreserved.] The "Si... more

30 Aug 2024

56 MINS

56:23

30 Aug 2024

#11

Being a Good Relative with Dallas Goldtooth

[Dallas Goldtooth] (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5350054/) is a Dakota-Diné actor, comedian... more

21 Jun 2024

47 MINS

47:39

21 Jun 2024

#10

TRAILER: Season 2 - Actors & Ancestors

Twice the medicine, twice the bannock, no spirit animals! Welcome to Season 2 of Actors & ... more

03 Jun 2024

01 MINS

01:54

03 Jun 2024

#9

From "Hey Victor!" to "Hey Doctor" with Dr. Evan Adams

Dr. Evan Adams is an accomplished actor-turned-doctor from Tla’amin Nation. His iconic por... more

30 Apr 2024

44 MINS

44:20

30 Apr 2024

#8

Throwing Molotovs and Doing It Ourselves with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is an Oji-Cree-Anishinaabe actor born in Toronto whose people are fro... more

07 Apr 2024

55 MINS

55:42

07 Apr 2024

#7

BONUS: Using the Jay Treaty – How to Work on Both Sides of the Border

Joel wanted to cast a wider net for roles and try to get work in the United States. But fi... more

06 Apr 2024

06 MINS

06:47

06 Apr 2024

#6

Between Worlds Among the Stars with Isabella Star LaBlanc

Episode 5: Isabella Star LaBlanc is a Dakota actor living in Minnesota. She’s a lifelong t... more

09 Feb 2024

36 MINS

36:02

09 Feb 2024

#5

Navigating the Industry Wolves with Anna Lambe

Episode 4: Navigating the Industry Wolves with Anna Lambe [Anna Lambe ] (https://actorsand... more

31 Dec 2023

39 MINS

39:01

31 Dec 2023

#4

Ditching Leathers and Feathers with Darrell Dennis

Episode 3: Ditching Leathers and Feathers with Darrell Dennis Darrell Dennis is a trailbla... more

26 Nov 2023

34 MINS

34:48

26 Nov 2023

#3

Fighting is My Medicine with Kali Reis

Episode 2: Fighting is My Medicine with Kali Reis Buckle up for this knockout interview w... more

26 Nov 2023

40 MINS

40:06

26 Nov 2023

#2

True North Strong and Cree with Joel D. Montgrand

Episode 1: True North Strong and Cree with Joel D. MontgrandActors and Ancestors is a bran... more

26 Nov 2023

26 MINS

26:37

26 Nov 2023

#1

TRAILER: Actors and Ancestors

We've come a long way from "Cowboys and Indians". It's a new age of cinema where First Nat... more

21 Jun 2023

01 MINS

01:45

21 Jun 2023

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#17

Filling Big Shoes with Michelle Thrush

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#15

Fifty Years of Troublemaking with Gary Farmer

#14

Chasing a Moving Target with Rainbow Dickerson

#13

Travelling the Powwow Highway with Wes Studi

#12

From CBC Unreserved: The Little Bird Story of the 60s Scoop

#11

Being a Good Relative with Dallas Goldtooth

#10

TRAILER: Season 2 - Actors & Ancestors

#9

From "Hey Victor!" to "Hey Doctor" with Dr. Evan Adams

#8

Throwing Molotovs and Doing It Ourselves with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

#7

BONUS: Using the Jay Treaty – How to Work on Both Sides of the Border

#6

Between Worlds Among the Stars with Isabella Star LaBlanc

#5

Navigating the Industry Wolves with Anna Lambe

#4

Ditching Leathers and Feathers with Darrell Dennis

#3

Fighting is My Medicine with Kali Reis

#2

True North Strong and Cree with Joel D. Montgrand

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