John Tootoosis

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

John Baptiste Tootoosis (July 18, 1899 – 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 Poundmaker, also known as Pitikwahanapiwiyin.

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