Tom McCallum
Cree | One Arrow First Nation

Tom McCallum was born and raised in Ile à la Crosse, Saskatchewan. He is a Sundance lodge keeper, a respected Métis Elder, a storyteller, a language keeper, and an eloquent speaker. He is Acuhk Askatum, which means Spirit Worker. And can be translated into English as White Standing Buffalo. 

Tom is fluent in Nêhiawuk and Michif and is a passionate advocate for the Michif language. He has been featured in several documentaries dedicated to preserving the Michif language, including Weesahkoteeweenowuk and Our Elders’ Stories. Tom grew up on the land and uses traditional teachings to work with inmates, youth, men’s healing circles, and in cross-cultural workshops. 

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