# Filling Big Shoes with Michelle Thrush

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Podcast: [Actors and Ancestors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/actors-and-ancestors-6437042)
Published: 2025-08-28T05:11:19+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/actors-and-ancestors/episodes/filling-big-shoes-with-michelle-thrush
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## Resource

Michelle Thrush (Cree) tells JD about waiting for aliens to sweep her off to space and the power of Indigenous-led sets when handling stories of unthinkable trauma. She recounts her transformative time at the first school run by and for Indigenous people in Calgary, being mentored by the legendary actor, Gordon Tootoosis, and, most recently, her first ever lead role in a film! Michelle shares her tips for anyone getting started in the biz and what to be prepared for (with a bit of clowning around!). CREDITS Actors & Ancestors is created, produced, and hosted by Joel D. Montgrand . Audio editing and production support from Daniella Barreto. Moral support from Awas the pod-cat. Episode photo of Michelle by Nadya Kwandibens Redworks Studio  Thank you to the Indigenous Screen Office for generously supporting this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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