Tina Keeper is best known by all Canadians for her lead role in the hit CBC series « North of 60 », but her roots in the Aboriginal arts community span the last 20 years. She has been involved in countless grassroots theatre and artistic projects. She is a Gemini Award winning actress who has recently expanded her efforts from acting to producing and directing. She has written, directed and produced 13 segments for A-Channel’s « The Sharing Circle ».
A description of Tina Keeper’s accomplishments would be incomplete without considering the impact her efforts have had on the Aboriginal community over the years. Among her most recent works is the production and direction of a theatre program for youth on the issue of suicide intervention awareness, which toured Manitoba First Nations communities. She is a notable community leader who has championed the health and well-being of her people. She willingly gives her time to speak with youth in Aboriginal communities about healthy lifestyles.
