George Clutesi

Biography

George Clutesi was a Tseshaht artist, actor, and writer who played pivotal roles in several notable films, including "Prophecy", "Nightwing", and "I Heard the Owl Call My Name". Born in Port Alberni, British Columbia in 1905, he drew upon his cultural heritage to create powerful works of art. Clutesi's life was marked by resilience in the face of adversity, from his experiences at residential school to his rise as a celebrated artist and advocate for Canadian First Nations culture.