Dakota House facts for kids

Dakota House (born February 17, 1974) is a Canadian actor, politician, writer, and activist. He is well-known for playing Trevor "Teevee" Tenia in the TV show North of 60. For this role, he was nominated for a Gemini Award in 1996.

What Dakota House Does

Dakota House has had many acting roles over the years. He has appeared in movies like Dreamkeeper and One Dead Indian. He also made guest appearances on TV shows such as MythQuest, Heartland, and Blackstone.

In 2019, Dakota House became involved in politics. He ran as a candidate for the Alberta Party in the 2019 Alberta general election. He campaigned in the area of Peace River.

In 2020, he helped with an important message for the public. He appeared in a public service announcement for the Ben Calf Robe Society in Edmonton. This message promoted a program to help First Nations youth.

His Life and Work

Dakota House is also a writer and an activist. He works to help young people. He started a group called Going Miles. This group helps Indigenous youth by offering support and guidance. It teaches them important life skills.

In 2002, he wrote a children's book called Dancers in the Sky. This book shares a traditional Cree story. It explains the origins of the beautiful aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

Dakota House has six children. One of his sons, Dredon House, is a designer.

Acting Roles

Dakota House has been in many films and television shows. His first major role was in North of 60, where he played Trevor "Teevee" Tenia for many years. He also appeared in TV movies related to North of 60, like In the Blue Ground and Dream Storm.

Some of his other TV roles include an episode of The X-Files and Heartland. In films, he has acted in The Arrangement and The Creator's Game. He continues to act in new projects.