Born on September 15, 1966, in British Columbia, he is a Canadian actor and physician known for his role as Thomas Builds-the-Fire in the film "Smoke Signals" (1998). A member of the Sliammon First Nation, he has been an advocate for Indigenous health. After studying medicine, he became the Deputy Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia. His career bridges the arts and healthcare, highlighting his commitment to both his cultural heritage and public health.