Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Indigenous Actress Known for "Killers of the Flower Moon" & "Dances With Wolves"

Tantoo Cardinal Biography

Tantoo Cardinal is an award-winning actress of Indigenous descent who starred alongside Robert DeNiro and Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023.

Recent TV series work includes playing Sue Lynn Blackbird in the ABC Television Network series "Stumptown." Or opposite Alfred Molina in the series "3 Pines" on Amazon (produced by the same producers of The "Crown") and soon to be seen in the new Marvel series, "Echo."

Tantoo has appeared in over 120 film and television projects over the course of her 50-year career. She is a multi-award-winning performer, including the Earle Grey Award (a lifetime achievement award by the Canadian Screen Awards), is a Member of the Order of Canada and is a CBC/Playback Hall of Fame inductee and a recipient of the 2020 Governor Generals Artistic Achievement Lifetime Achievement Award– Broadcasting and Film (awarded in 2021). She has Honorary Doctorates from 5 Universities and is receiving her own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, Dec 2023.

Her credits include numerous plays, television programs, and feature films, including the features: Legends of the Fall, Dances with Wolves, Black Robe, Falls Around Her, Wind River, The Grizzlies, Where The Rivers Flow North, Maina, Chasing Shakespeare and Eden.

Television credits include: "SEE," "Westworld," "Longmire," "Mohawk Girls," "Frontier," "Blackstone," "Lonesome Dove," "Nobody’s Girls," "Godless" and "Penny Dreadful" among others.

Theatre work includes playing "Gertrude in Hamlet," Regan in the production of "King Lear" and the role of Pelajia in a production of "The Rez Sisters”. She was Awarded the Theatre Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work on “The Inheritance” at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.

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Tantoo Cardinal Videos

Keynote: The State of the Industry with Tantoo Cardinal | 2020 iN Festival
Tantoo Cardinal talks 'Falls Around Her'
TANTOO CARDINAL | Opening Master Class |TIFF 2018

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How much does it cost to book Tantoo Cardinal for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tantoo Cardinal, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tantoo Cardinal are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tantoo Cardinal, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tantoo Cardinal speak about?

Tantoo Cardinal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Native American Heritage, Acting, Television & Film, Environmental Activism, Diversity & Inclusion and Indigenous Heritage.

Where does Tantoo Cardinal travel from?

Tantoo Cardinal generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tantoo Cardinal?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tantoo Cardinal for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tantoo Cardinal for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tantoo Cardinal or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tantoo Cardinal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Native American Heritage, Acting Speakers and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tantoo Cardinal for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Tantoo Cardinal generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Winona LaDuke and Billy Mills. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tantoo Cardinal for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2024.

Tantoo Cardinal Videos

Keynote: The State of the Industry with Tantoo Cardinal | 2020 iN Festival
Tantoo Cardinal talks 'Falls Around Her'
TANTOO CARDINAL | Opening Master Class |TIFF 2018
ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence Winner - Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal Reviews

  • It was a very powerful conversation and Tantoo received a lot of love and appreciation throughout the broadcast from attendees.
    Cisco - Nov 13 2023

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  • How do I book Tantoo Cardinal to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tantoo Cardinal for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tantoo Cardinal, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tantoo Cardinal or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tantoo Cardinal for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tantoo Cardinal, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tantoo Cardinal are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tantoo Cardinal, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tantoo Cardinal speak about?

    Tantoo Cardinal is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Native American Heritage, Acting, Television & Film, Environmental Activism, Diversity & Inclusion and Indigenous Heritage.
  • Where does Tantoo Cardinal travel from?

    Tantoo Cardinal generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tantoo Cardinal?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tantoo Cardinal for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tantoo Cardinal for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tantoo Cardinal or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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