Morris Birdyellowhead, also known as Morris Bird, is an

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actor best known for his portrayal of Flint Sky in the

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Personal life

He is a member of the

Paul First Nation The Paul First Nation, more commonly known as the Paul Band, is a First Nations band government based in Wabamun, Alberta of mixed Cree and Nakoda (Stoney) origin. They are party to Treaty Six and had the Buck Lake Indian Reserve 133C and Wa ...

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. Morris now resides on his

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raising children and working as an auto mechanic.

Filmography

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