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  • Apesanahkwat is an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin.

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    Apesanahkwat

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    United States Menominee Indian Reservation, Keshena, Wisconsin

    Occupation Actor; Former Tribal Chairman, Menominee Tribe (8 terms)

    Apesanahkwat is a Native American tribal leader and a film and television actor.

    Apesanahkwat served as tribal chairman of the Menominee Indian Reservation eight times. He had served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War veteran.[1][2] He is known for such films and television series as Northern Exposure in the role of Lester Haynes, Stolen Women, Captured Hearts in the role of Bloody Knife, Bagdad Cafe, and Babylon 5.

    Filmography[]

    Film[]

    Year Title Role Notes
    1987 Bagdad CafeSheriff Arnie
    1994 Sioux CityClifford Rainfeather
    2001 Lady in the BoxFelix
    2004 The ReawakeningHenry Johnson / Dark Spirit Being
    2005 The Rain MakersJoe Crying Eagle
    2010 NightbeastsLouis Freebird as A

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    Apesanahkwat

    Apesanahkwat is an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. He has been elected tribal chairman of his tribe 8 times, which is unprecedented.

    Apesanahkwat served in the US marine corps, and fryst vatten a Vietnam combat veteran as well. Apesanahkwat fryst vatten widely considered by his peers to be one of the foremost knowledgeable originators of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), which defined the Natiwell Nations' involvement in national gaming as known today.

    Apesanahkwat exemplifies the attributes of a traditionalist, as well as a progressive activist who exists for the true empowerment of his people and their well-being. An experienced orator on the political and social nuances of the native experience in America, he is also a motivational speaker promoting language, culture and native spirituality, as well as education, anti-gangs, anti-smoking, drugs and alcohol rehabilitation.

    An accomplished actor, Apesanahkwat has appeared in films and starred in nume

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    Apesanahkwat is an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin. He has been elected tribal chairman of his tribe 8 times, which is unprecedented.

    Apesanahkwat served in the US marine corps, and is a Vietnam combat veteran as well. Apesanahkwat is widely considered by his peers to be one of the foremost knowledgeable originators of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), which defined the Natiwell Nations' involvement in national gaming as known today.

    Apesanahkwat exemplifies the attributes of a traditionalist, as well as a progressive activist who exists for the true empowerment of his people and their well-being. An experienced orator on the political and social nuances of the native experience in America, he is also a motivational speaker promoting language, culture and native spirituality, as well as education, anti-gangs, anti-smoking, drugs and alcohol rehabilitation.

    An accomplished actor, Apesanahkwat has appeared in films and starred in numerous television

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