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Floyd Westerman

August 21, 2023

Floyd Westerman, also known as Kanghi Duta ("Red Crow" in Dakota) (August 17, 1936 – December 13, 2007), was a Dakota Sioux musician, political activist, and actor. After establishing a career as a country music singer, later in his life he became an actor, usually depicting Native American elders in American films and television. He is also credited as Floyd Red Crow Westerman.[1] As a political activist, he spoke and marched for Native American causes.

Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman
Westerman aka Kanghi Duta
Born
Floyd Westerman

(1936-08-17)August 17, 1936
Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 2007(2007-12-13) (aged 71)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeSaint Matthew's Catholic Cemetery, Veblen, South Dakota, U.S.
Other namesKanghi Duta
Occupation(s)Actor, artist, musician
Years active1988–2007
Political partyIndependent
SpouseRosie Westerman
Children5

Early life

He was born Floyd Westerman on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, home of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, a federally recognized tribe that is one of the sub-tribes of the Eastern Dakota section of the Great Sioux Nation, located in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[2][3] His Indigenous name Kanghi Duta means "Red Crow" in the Dakota language (which is one of the three related Siouan languages of the Great Plains).[4]

At the age of 10, Westerman was sent to the Wahpeton Boarding School, where he first met Dennis Banks (who as an adult became a leader of the American Indian Movement). There Westerman and the other children were forced to cut their traditionally long hair and forbidden to speak their native languages. This experience would profoundly impact Westerman's development and entire life. As an adult, he reclaimed his heritage and became an outspoken advocate for Indigenous cultural preservation.[5]

Westerman graduated from Northern State University with a B.A. degree in secondary education. He served two years in the US Marines, before beginning his career as a country singer.[3]

Career

Before entering films and television, Westerman had established a solid reputation as a country-western music singer. In his songwriting he explored and critiqued the European influences on Native American communities. In addition to several solo recordings, Westerman collaborated with Jackson Browne, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Harry Belafonte,[3] Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson, and Buffy Sainte-Marie. In the 1990s, he toured with Sting to raise funds to preserve the endangered rain forests.[3]

After years performing as a singer, Westerman became interested in acting. His film debut was in Renegades (1989), in which he played "Red Crow", the Lakota Sioux father of Hank Storm, played by Lou Diamond Phillips. Additional film roles include "Chief Ten Bears" in Dances with Wolves (1990), and the "shaman" for the singer Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's The Doors (1991).[3] Westerman appeared as Standing Elk, alongside his long-time friend Max Gail, in the family film, Tillamook Treasure (2006). He appeared in Hidalgo (2004), as Chief Eagle Horn in Buffalo Bill's circus. In September 2007, Westerman finished work for the film Swing Vote (2008).[3]

Television roles included playing "George" on Dharma & Greg, "Uncle Ray" on Walker, Texas Ranger (in the pilot and first regular seasons),[3] "One Who Waits" on Northern Exposure, and multiple appearances as "Albert Hosteen" on The X-Files.[3] Westerman also did numerous Public Service Announcements for television including for the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio in 1992.

Death

Westerman died from complications of leukemia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on December 13, 2007.[2][6] He was survived by his wife Rosie, four daughters, and a son.

Selected filmography

Selected television appearances

Discography

  • Custer Died for Your Sins (1969)
  • Indian Country (1970)
  • Custer Died for Your Sins (re-recording; 1982)
  • The Land is Your Mother (1982)
  • A Tribute to Johnny Cash (2006)

See also

References

  1. ^ Song artist page from PBS
  2. ^ a b Martin, Douglas (December 18, 2017). "Floyd Red Crow Westerman, 71, an Actor, Is Dead". The New York Times. p. C11. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Robert Jablon (December 16, 2007). "Floyd Red Crow Westerman, 71; Performer, activist". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 24, 2007.
  4. ^ Lockard, Vicki; Barry, Paul (June 3, 2000). . Canku Ota - A Newsletter Celebrating Native America. Paul C. Barry. Archived from the original on April 23, 2006. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Ford, Andréa (December 27, 2007). . Time. Archived from the original on December 27, 2007. Retrieved October 17, 2010.
  6. ^ Carlson, Michael (December 24, 2007). "Floyd Red Crow Westerman". The Guardian. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

Further reading

  • "American Indian activist, actor appeared in 'Dances With Wolves'". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. December 15, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2016.

External links

  • Official website
  • Floyd Westerman at Find a Grave
  • Floyd Red Crow Westerman at IMDb
  • In Memoriam: Floyd Red Crow Westerman at TillamookTreasure.com
  • Audio profile December 7, 2013, at the Wayback Machine at Tjwestern.com

August 21, 2023
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Floyd Westerman also known as Kanghi Duta Red Crow in Dakota August 17 1936 December 13 2007 was a Dakota Sioux musician political activist and actor After establishing a career as a country music singer later in his life he became an actor usually depicting Native American elders in American films and television He is also credited as Floyd Red Crow Westerman 1 As a political activist he spoke and marched for Native American causes Floyd Red Crow WestermanWesterman aka Kanghi DutaBornFloyd Westerman 1936 08 17 August 17 1936Lake Traverse Indian Reservation South Dakota U S DiedDecember 13 2007 2007 12 13 aged 71 Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles California U S Resting placeSaint Matthew s Catholic Cemetery Veblen South Dakota U S Other namesKanghi DutaOccupation s Actor artist musicianYears active1988 2007Political partyIndependentSpouseRosie WestermanChildren5 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Selected filmography 5 Selected television appearances 6 Discography 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External linksEarly life EditHe was born Floyd Westerman on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation home of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate a federally recognized tribe that is one of the sub tribes of the Eastern Dakota section of the Great Sioux Nation located in the U S state of South Dakota 2 3 His Indigenous name Kanghi Duta means Red Crow in the Dakota language which is one of the three related Siouan languages of the Great Plains 4 At the age of 10 Westerman was sent to the Wahpeton Boarding School where he first met Dennis Banks who as an adult became a leader of the American Indian Movement There Westerman and the other children were forced to cut their traditionally long hair and forbidden to speak their native languages This experience would profoundly impact Westerman s development and entire life As an adult he reclaimed his heritage and became an outspoken advocate for Indigenous cultural preservation 5 Westerman graduated from Northern State University with a B A degree in secondary education He served two years in the US Marines before beginning his career as a country singer 3 Career EditBefore entering films and television Westerman had established a solid reputation as a country western music singer In his songwriting he explored and critiqued the European influences on Native American communities In addition to several solo recordings Westerman collaborated with Jackson Browne Willie Nelson Bonnie Raitt Harry Belafonte 3 Joni Mitchell Kris Kristofferson and Buffy Sainte Marie In the 1990s he toured with Sting to raise funds to preserve the endangered rain forests 3 After years performing as a singer Westerman became interested in acting His film debut was in Renegades 1989 in which he played Red Crow the Lakota Sioux father of Hank Storm played by Lou Diamond Phillips Additional film roles include Chief Ten Bears in Dances with Wolves 1990 and the shaman for the singer Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone s The Doors 1991 3 Westerman appeared as Standing Elk alongside his long time friend Max Gail in the family film Tillamook Treasure 2006 He appeared in Hidalgo 2004 as Chief Eagle Horn in Buffalo Bill s circus In September 2007 Westerman finished work for the film Swing Vote 2008 3 Television roles included playing George on Dharma amp Greg Uncle Ray on Walker Texas Ranger in the pilot and first regular seasons 3 One Who Waits on Northern Exposure and multiple appearances as Albert Hosteen on The X Files 3 Westerman also did numerous Public Service Announcements for television including for the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio in 1992 Death EditWesterman died from complications of leukemia at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on December 13 2007 2 6 He was survived by his wife Rosie four daughters and a son Selected filmography EditPowwow Highway 1989 CB Radio Voice voice Renegades 1989 Red Crow Dances with Wolves 1990 Ten Bears The Making of Dances with Wolves 1990 TV Short documentary Himself Son of the Morning Star 1991 TV Mini Series Sitting Bull The Doors 1991 Shaman Clearcut 1991 Wilf The Broken Chain 1993 TV Movie Tribe Elder Jonathan of the Bears 1994 Chief Tawanka Lakota Woman Siege at Wounded Knee 1994 TV Movie Mary s grandfather 500 Nations 1995 TV Mini Series voice Buffalo Girls 1995 TV Mini Series No Ears Dusting Cliff 7 1997 Indian Bob The Brave 1997 Papa Naturally Native 1998 Chairman Pico Grey Owl 1999 Pow Wow Chief Graduation Night 2003 Old Man Atlantis Milo s Return 2003 Chakashi voice Dreamkeeper 2003 TV Movie Iron Spoon Hidalgo 2004 Chief Eagle Horn Tillamook Treasure 2006 Standing Elk Comanche Moon 2008 TV Mini Series First Old Comanche Swing Vote 2008 Chief Running Bear final film role Selected television appearances EditMacGyver 1988 TV series Two Eagles Captain Planet and the Planeteers 1990 TV series Indian Chief voice L A Law 1991 TV series Judge William Gainser Northern Exposure 1991 1993 TV series One Who Waits Murder She Wrote 1992 TV series Uncle Ashie Nakai Walker Texas Ranger 1993 1994 TV series Uncle Ray Firewalker 26 episodes 500 Nations 1995 TV Mini Series voice Roseanne 1995 TV series Floyd The X Files 1995 1999 TV series Albert Hosteen The Pretender 1997 TV series Ernie Two Feathers Baywatch Nights 1997 TV series Indian Guide Wahote Poltergeist The Legacy 1997 TV series Ezekial Millennium 1997 TV series Old Indian Dharma amp Greg 1997 2001 TV series George Littlefox Judging Amy 2001 TV series Mr WheelerDiscography EditCuster Died for Your Sins 1969 Indian Country 1970 Custer Died for Your Sins re recording 1982 The Land is Your Mother 1982 A Tribute to Johnny Cash 2006 See also EditPortal BiographyReferences Edit Song artist page from PBS a b Martin Douglas December 18 2017 Floyd Red Crow Westerman 71 an Actor Is Dead The New York Times p C11 Retrieved August 1 2018 a b c d e f g h Robert Jablon December 16 2007 Floyd Red Crow Westerman 71 Performer activist The Washington Post Retrieved December 24 2007 Lockard Vicki Barry Paul June 3 2000 Indian Celebrity of the Year Canku Ota A Newsletter Celebrating Native America Paul C Barry Archived from the original on April 23 2006 Retrieved August 1 2018 Ford Andrea December 27 2007 Milestones Died Floyd Red Crow Westerman Time Archived from the original on December 27 2007 Retrieved October 17 2010 Carlson Michael December 24 2007 Floyd Red Crow Westerman The Guardian Retrieved August 1 2018 Further reading Edit American Indian activist actor appeared in Dances With Wolves Los Angeles Times Associated Press December 15 2007 Retrieved April 24 2016 External links EditOfficial website Floyd Westerman at Find a Grave Floyd Red Crow Westerman at IMDb In Memoriam Floyd Red Crow Westerman at TillamookTreasure com Audio profile Archived December 7 2013 at the Wayback Machine at Tjwestern com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Floyd Westerman amp oldid 1155732802, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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