David Assinewai

Actor

ACTRA

“Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver and gold.”

– Bob Marley

David is an Odawa (Anishinaabe) actor/storyteller/stunt performer from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. He is passionate about decolonizing his lifestyle through the revitalization of traditional practices.

David is a trained Improvisational Actor (Level III), having received his training from the Debajehmujig Theatre Group, a well know First Nation Theatre Company operating on Manitoulin Island. David has goals and aspirations of working as a Stunt Actor/Performer, and often attends workshops to build on his stunt performer repertoire.