Sladen Peltier is a

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actor."Wikwemikong youth lands a leading role"
''

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'', December 7, 2016. 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 The 6th annual Canadian Screen Awards were held on March 11, 2018, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2017.

in 2018."Whirlwind year for Sladen Peltier, 11, may be capped with Canadian Screen Award"

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, February 2, 2018. Peltier currently resides in

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and is from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Reserve located on

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. He was cast in the film, his first ever acting role, after responding to a casting announcement looking for

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children who could

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. He has also appeared in supporting parts in the films ''

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'' and '' Run Woman Run''.

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