Born:
July 20, 1950
Birthplace: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Trivia:
Of Dene, Cree, Métis and Nakota descent.One of three siblings.Tantoo is a nickname given by her grandmother.Holds an honorary degree from the University of Rochester.One of the founding members of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company.In 2009, was recognized as a Member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to Aboriginal performing arts.