Marika Sila facts for kids

Marika Sila, born on March 18, 1992, is a Canadian actress, content creator, and activist. She is from the Inuvialuk people. Marika was born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. When she was five, her family moved to Canmore, Alberta. Her family is originally from Tuktoyaktuk. Her older brother, Jesse Cockney, is an Olympic cross-country skier.

Marika Sila: On Screen

Marika chooses acting roles that show Indigenous people in a good light. She says acting helps her speak about important issues. These include Indigenous rights and climate change.

Her first big acting role was in 2019. She played an Inuk police officer in an episode of The Twilight Zone. In 2020, she appeared in four episodes of the TV show Tribal, also as a police officer. Marika played an Inuk paramedic in the 2022 horror film Ditched. Many people liked her performance in this movie.

In September 2022, Marika and her brother Jesse competed on The Amazing Race Canada 8. They finished in second place.

Marika Sila: Online and Off

Marika Sila is very popular on TikTok. She has over 364,000 followers as of April 2023. She started posting videos in April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Her TikTok videos teach people about Inuit culture. She also talks about important social issues. These include missing and murdered Indigenous women and the history of residential schools. Marika also shares videos of her amazing stunt performances. She does hoop dancing, fire spinning, and shows how she handles weapons.

In 2021, Marika started RedPath Radio. This is a podcast that shares Indigenous cultural knowledge and stories. She also owns RedPath Talent. This company helps Indigenous performers find jobs in entertainment.

In 2022, Marika was a model for Project Atigi. This was a special clothing collection. It was made by Inuk designer Victoria Kakuktinniq for the winterwear brand Canada Goose.

Marika Sila: Film and TV Roles

Marika Sila has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of her roles:

• In 2016, she was in an episode of Lucifer.
• In 2019, she played Sergeant Yuka Mongoyak in The Twilight Zone.
• From 2020, she was Justine Trueblood in Tribal for four episodes.
• In 2021, she appeared in The Secret History of: The Wild West and Hudson & Rex.
• Also in 2021, she played Melina in the movie Ditched.
• In 2022, she was a contestant on The Amazing Race Canada 8.
• In 2023, she played Ishkode in Finality of Dusk.