Cherokee actor finds his roots
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast
On the Tuesday edition of the ICT Newscast, we travel to Canada where members of a local community are calling for a land development project to be halted after the discovery of an unmarked cemetery. Actor Wes Studi talks about what he discovered about his family on a new PBS show.
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@brysonbutler8942
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
John 3:16
@FridaMcCarthy1993
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
He came to my job a couple times and ordered a burger from me. He also came to my school, IAIA, and my class as he’s good friends with my teacher at the time. Great guy!
@janet3895
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Kinda dumb interviewer thinking if they are on same show they are filmed at the same time 🙄
@damienminorminor
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
I saw this episode. Witch one is his father…Jess or Bobby?
@edithlazenby5839
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
I need to know my Cherokee roots.
@mariansmith7694
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
No Cherokee I know is willing to have a DNA family heritage test. Data base is not diverse enough.
@tarriegibson1193
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
I love Ancestry and discovered my treaty signing Ancestors. My 5th great grandfather is represented at the Oregon historical society and signed the treaty of 1855.Pretty interesting. 🙂
@dorthymcbride3384
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
These lands of the America's belong to God and the native American tribes! Not the europeans who slaughtered them to steal their lands!! Just like they did in Hawaii and many other places!! The Europeans wanted white power! Buckingham palace and people still don't look at people of color as SIGNIFICANT!
@Rememberwhatyouknow
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Real indigenous people do not look like that. I dont care what the genealogist says.
@willielee5253
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
❤️✨️❤️
@stephanieallangarman5598
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
My Federally Recognized Tribe is in Northern California..prior to my mother’s passing several other Tribal leaders went to the Smithsonian to obtain “ISHI’s” brain to do repatriation. This was in the 90’s and I know that the treatment of Indigenous remains being repatriated has finally become a reality. I’m so Thankful. Yes, all my grandparents went to Boarding School and I heard and know many stories about them either successfully completing the education or as my Paternal Great Grandmother fleeing and returning home walking through mountain at the young age of 5’ and 6’ with her brother. Thank you for sharing this interesting episode.
* WES STUDI is a Great Actor. I’ve watched many of his Movies where he’s the protagonist. 🙆🏻♀️🤣🙌🏽
@sergeantmasson3669
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
My 3X great grandmother was a Penobscot Indian princess. She married one of the Winslow brothers that came to America on the Mayflower ship in 1620. BTW, no humans were native to the Americas. All came from elsewhere.
@tusk242
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Did not help in USA ,in an area the not too long semi recently, Uranium was discovered, area where twice Native Indian tribe were slaughtered by USA Calvary. Area of burial grounds are. Plans continue, and even talks of homes to be built… Another USA TREATY Broken.
@KeithSpinneyMusic
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Interesting that the theme song is by Predian Buffy Sainte Marie.
@lisanixon9284
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
My husband's Great Grand Father was a Cherokee Raised and survived of those Schools in N. Carolina..what is rare, is he owned his own store..his wife was disowned by her family for marrying a Cherokee. All we have is one portrait picture…which is also on his tombstone..
@gunnyfrydog
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Ward is my ggggranny too
@goodshepard00
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Thanks for the video.
@vanessareedhawaiinani
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
A’ho
@patricesheltonlassiter6040
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
I am African American with tri-racial ancestry. My 4th and 5th great grandfathers were full blooded cherokees. Our DNA still reflects that lineage as well as the documentation!
@MoonbubbIes
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Wes is a masterful actor and an incredible human being. Genuine, kind, authentic.
@Fiawordweaver
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Great respect for Wes Studi🎉
@jaiyabyrd4177
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
I just discovered this Channel. Outstanding topic and video.
Peace and Prosperity to the Native Americans and First Nations People ❤️
@twowingsstudio
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
You are a great actor!
@nancyadams9228
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
He held a door open for me in Santa Fe a few years back. I recognized him, but just said “thanks!” What a powerful presence!
@gy7422
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
yes how about black slaved that Cherokee own ,
@dplj4428
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Yes, Wes Studi!
@codzy3532
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
love wes great actor humble man ☺🖤🧡❤👍🙏💐🥀
@cheryllhirondelle
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Love and respect Candice Hopkins' work – BRAVO!
@robertedwards9398
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Good job ict ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@diannalocke997
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Love Wes Studi! Great actor! Just found out by watching the show that I am related to him! I am a descendant of Nancy Ward, Nanye'hi. WOW
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