Dakota House facts for kids
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Dakota House
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| Born | February 14, 1974 Manning, Alberta, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor, politician, writer, activist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | North of 60 |
Dakota House (born February 17, 1974) is a Canadian actor, writer, and activist. He is also involved in politics. Dakota House is best 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.
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What Dakota House Does
Dakota House has acted in many films and TV shows. Some of his film roles include Dreamkeeper and One Dead Indian. He has also appeared in TV series like MythQuest, Heartland, and Blackstone.
In 2019, Dakota House ran for election in Alberta, Canada. He was a candidate for the Alberta Party in the Peace River area. In 2020, he helped promote a special phone line for suicide prevention. This program was for First Nations people in Edmonton.
Dakota House's Life and Work
During his time on North of 60, Dakota House faced some challenges. After overcoming these, he started a group called Going Miles. This group helps and guides Indigenous youth.
In 2002, he wrote a children's book called Dancers in the Sky. This book is based on a traditional Cree story. It tells about how the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) came to be. Dakota House has six children.
Dakota House's Acting Roles
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | The Arrangement | Dog Collar |
| 1999 | The Creator's Game | Daniel Cloud |
| 1999 | Legend of Two-Path | Skyco |
| 2006 | Dream Makers | N/a |
| 2021 | The Demented | Senica |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992–1997 | North of 60 | Trevor "Teevee" Tenia | 81 episodes |
| 1993 | The Diviners | Jules (14 years old) | Television film |
| 1995 | Medicine River | Elwood | Television film |
| 1995 | The X-Files | Eric Hosteen | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | In the Blue Ground | Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia | Television film |
| 2000 | Trial by Fire | Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia | Television film |
| 2001 | MythQuest | Tlesca | Episode: "Red Wolf's Daughter" |
| 2001 | Dream Storm | Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia | Television film |
| 2003 | Another Country | Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia | Television film |
| 2003 | Dreamkeeper | Dirty Belly | Television film |
| 2005 | Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery | Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia | Television film |
| 2005 | Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making | Guide (NWT) | Television film |
| 2006 | One Dead Indian | Dudley George | Television film |
| 2009 | Dear Prudence | JR Vigil | Television film |
| 2011 | Heartland | Colby | Episode: "Family Business" |
| 2012 | The Horses of McBride | Adam | Television film |
| 2013 | Blackstone | Ned | Episode: "Some Things Never Change" |
