Heritage Minutes: Tom Longboat

The read

It runs a compact 1m.

Synopsis

This Heritage Minute follows the life of Onondaga long-distance runner Gagwe:gih, whose name means “Everything.” Known around the world as Tom Longboat, he was one of the most celebrated athletes of the early 20th century.

Ratings

Key crew

• Jason BrennanDirector
• Jessie AnthonyWriter

Cast

• Joshua OdjickAdult Tom Longboat
• Sladen PeltierYoung Tom Longboat
• Gary FarmerTom Longboat (voice)
• Cindy MartinNarrator