Sladen Peltier Explained

Sladen Peltier is a Canadian actor.[1] He is most noted for his performance in the film Indian Horse, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018.[2]

Peltier currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario and is from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Reserve located on Manitoulin Island in Ontario.[1] He was cast in the film, his first ever acting role, after responding to a casting announcement looking for First Nations children who could skate.[1] He has also appeared in supporting parts in the films It Chapter Two and Run Woman Run.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.manitoulin.ca/2016/12/07/indian-horse-major-motion-picture/ "Wikwemikong youth lands a leading role"
  2. http://aptnnews.ca/2018/02/02/whirlwind-year-for-sladen-peltier-11-may-be-capped-with-canadian-screen-award/ "Whirlwind year for Sladen Peltier, 11, may be capped with Canadian Screen Award"