Talk:Jordin Tootoo

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[edit] Ethnicity

It's well know that Tootoo is of Inuit background, but someone at the page Ukrainian Canadian claimed his mother was of Ukrainian background. Can anyone comment on this? Kevlar67 10:09, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

I doubt it, but it might be true. Tootoo's family is heavily in politics, and lots of Inuit have mixed background. He's Hunter Tootoo cousin and George Hickes' nephew. His family looks pretty Inuit to me, although a photo is no proof. --Diderot 13:17, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

Well, actually on further research, there are certainly enough websites saying that his mother is Ukrainian, including a NY Times article. Heh - who knew? --Diderot 13:24, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

I am fairly sure that his mother is Ukrainian. I know of a Ukrainian organization that was trying to get him as a speaker back in 2004 because of this. -- JamesTeterenko 16:43, 15 March 2006 (UTC)

I knew the family personally, and yes, his mother is definately of Ukrainian descent. Good Ninja