Cree actor Nathaniel Arcand is a busy guy.

Nathaniel Arcand Isn’t Letting the Grass Grow…

March 28th, 2008 by Carole Levine

Cree actor Nathaniel Arcand is a busy guy. I know this to be true because every time I talk to him he is actively pursuing a new challenge beyond seeking roles that break with hackneyed film portrayals of Native males. Sure, he's worn his share of buckskin and feathers onscreen, but he's also played a kickboxer, curling champ, amiable repairman, rodeo rider, possessed grad student, and most recently, a veterinarian. Oh yeah, he is also a motivational speaker, youth mentor, photographer, singer, and has produced a  sketch comedy show, among other things…

So it's hardly a surprise he's attracted a large and loyal fan base across North America. Nathaniel's just the sort of person who represents the best of what is coming out of Native entertainment, and in keeping with his impressive resume, is continuing to develop as an artist. Most recently, he's co-starred in the CBC series, Heartland, which will begin filming its second season this May. Also, he just completed a docu-drama called The Last Explorer  for Montreal-based Rezolution Pictures, the Aboriginal owned production company whose Canadian comedy series, Moose TV he starred in with Adam Beach. And, just so we all know the dude isn't letting the grass grow while he's waiting for Heartland  to resume production, he is developing his portfolio as a photographer.

Yup, Nathaniel Arcand is a busy AND versatile AND talented guy. With that in mind, we are sharing with you a recently produced demo video just to give you a taste of what we're talking about. Enjoy and stay tuned…

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