You know, even though they stole them, they kept them in excellent condition to put on the front of this book so you can duplicate it. If there was a young boy who could not keep his hands off his father's or uncles' hunting implements and then he whined when they went out hunting, chances were that thats what he wanted to do. Cause they just kind of stuck us in this little part of the field, when in the 1700s there was a thousand guys on the damn field guys getting killed, bones being broken. I don't Guide book STILL E: The terrific points about the movie was the cinematography on the locations and the costumes. I don't know, that's the editor's fault. And that's not the way it's supposed to be. That's why we had, sometimes, 15 or 16 hour days. Personal use on your own home PC is permissible! Either your adopted or your natural family? ES: Well, as long as it doesn't come over this way! ES: Oh, that took all night. MENUS! I: And I presume the Hurons were speaking French? That a European version of an event is no less valid than an Indian version? He's a hard worker. Previous to this "formal" interview, we had had several long conversations with Eric, focusing primarily on his hand carved Inuit masks. Anyway, Vern picked it up one day and said "Hey, this is wild, man. Faye Marie. He also creates his own designs and concepts. I don't just talk about it, I do it. MOHICANS ES: He was intense. an Inuit duo! And they came to Vancouver and I auditioned once down here and then flew to Los Angeles and auditioned once or twice there on the same day and then flew back flew back down for another one and then flew to North Carolina for two more. there. Well, like I said, Red River has received a lot of attention in Europe and people have described it as beautiful. It was an alternative school for troubled teens who couldn't cope with a regular school curriculum so they booted them all out and put them all in a big building. ES: He's more meticulous, he's a perfectionist to the power of 10. MOHICAN PRESS You know what I want to do, I want to get a bunch of jackets for them, a bunch of Drama Club jackets and put the name of their band on it. Since we came upon, posted, and discussed the above interview, both here and on the WWW Board, we have had the good fortune to be able to talk with Eric Schweig directly. 1997 - 2020 by MP: Okay! The girls would have been scared of everything! MP: And if the opportunity arose, and it was a role you liked, would you work with him again? MP: What was your favorite scene in the movie? And I love to be around the sets, learning things. MP: True. Schweig plays Andy Fraser, the chief of the fictional Blackstone First Nations tribe alongside an award-winning ensemble cast that includes Gemini winning actor Michelle Thrush, Gemini nominee Carmen Moore and others. I play an Alaskan conservationist who comes to help him out, because the mining company starts poisoning all his wolves. We hung out with him a lot. Things usually turn out if you do it that way. They reminded me of me. Okay, you're a carver, an actor, a musician, and a drama coach. ES: Oh yeah! It was a real pleasure to have the opportunity to talk with Eric. I'm not an Indian actor. Tell us about Andy Fraser, the character you're playing. You've said previously that you've worked with wood since you were "knee-high" and that it was something that came naturally to you. I used to hate it but I got used to them after awhile. We sort of guessed at what they would ES: Uhhh no.. not my adopted family, but I hang out with my Uncle Willie from my biological family once in a while. People from all over the world. ES: Yeah, as opposed to a few years ago, it's reasonably quiet, yeah. I work with sex trade workers and I try to hook them up with agencies that can help them. ES: Yeah. We were pleased with the results and hope you are too. ES: I got along with Russell. Basic description does not do this moment justice. MP: Were they downplaying the Uncas/Alice relationship? in place of the word. I don't know what either one of them is doing. PATHFINDING || In the past, a hundred years ago, we would watch our toddlers, and what they had predisposition for doing. Each mask represented various animals and they contained a lot A lot of these people are among your biggest fans, which is why many of them came to our web site in the first place. There was a golf tournament out there. MP: Then they'll be there for future generations? It's sad whenever kids have an abusive childhood. Then laughter] You know, I: Now to the slew of questions! But we are running out of actors and we need new blood. Filled up with all those bodies in there.. in the fort. MUSINGS || Yeah, she was younger and a little more easier going so you could rap with her about more things than with Madeleine Stowe. anti-anybody. [2] We went down to Columbus, Ga., for a month and trained in this anti-terrorist camp. HISTORY || I was adopted at six months of age. STOREFRONT || Would it be accurate to say you're attracted to the arts in general? MP: As far as roles go; is there any particular type of film you would like.. or any particular character you would want to play? ES: Well, the doors are opening now. Guide book STILL Even at night. There were guys from all over the place. It comes from people not talking to their elders and not listening to them. It's absurd. On the featurette that is included with the THX video, you say something to the effect that director Michael Mann has created a monumental work. I don't believe ES: Yeah.it's a.. yeah. I don't know what Russell's up to. The following interview - apparently from late 1992 - appeared in the pages of Trail Dust magazine. You were cut by a Huron. MP: Supposedly.. Uncas was. I was homeless when I was a kid. Eric Schweig has spoken freely about his alcoholism. Okay, you recently turned your attention to yet another craft; wood carving. MP: What did you think of her being there? the least. Eric Schweig was born in Inuvik, Canada, on 19 June 1967. AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS. If they were good sticks .. it was kind of a bummer .. it would've been a better game. and I saw the most amazing art work in this school. I'm into it. So, by the time of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. We're heading out." MP: The photo of the mask you described. on the cover of the book, is that 18th century or 19th century? E: I got along with everybody! We found the one-year teacher retention rate at GDL in 2010-2011 was 79%; Green Dot Locke teachers, overall, were more highly educated than their . It's also the truth that you have to do something about it. ES: Yes, I'd rather be seen as an individual who chooses acting as a profession. We're curious about Jodhi May's mother. The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. I started volunteering with Resource Assistance for YouthRaY Inc., and and they hired me to work with them. LINKS ES: Yep! E: No, I don't think so at all. They took it to the extreme with Last of the Dog Men, which is ludicrous! E: I had fun, really. You know I told everybody when this started. MESSAGE BOARD, STOREFRONTS! I really like it and I love shopping there. It's so cheesy. It was really hard to get that damn ball. I guess it turned out alright. MP: Is this role already accepted or is it something you're considering? Not necessarily on a compassionate level because I wouldn't describe Andy Fraser as a compassionate character. They sort of fashioned him after Tony Soprano, I think. ES: Well .. it was more or less just business to me because nothing's ever historically correct. They take their sense of history and their wisdom E: I don't mix with other actors. impact, and it's art imitating life and vice versa. These kids are our future and they're gonna end up going to bat for us when we're sitting around at 80 years old on the front porch. [laughs] I don't know what discussing The Last of the Mohicans, but became extremely animated when talking about certain topics, particularly his masks and his involvement in a children's drama group. Day Lewis. That's Andy Fraser. MP: It didn't leave you craving for the city lights? ES: Well oh man. you've got Scots running around half naked and even in a period piece about Indians, just take The Last of the Mohicans for example .. You've got European born actors recreating roles from over 200 years ago. GATHERINGS || If there's any kind of panic, it started at the top with the producers. Other than that, everybody got along. They're very well Gees, about time!!! The point is that it's not really I: Uncas comes over as the strong and silent character (minus the huge amount of dialogue), but the terrific expressions that you have throughout the film speak for you. Zusammenfassung: An interview with the director of the series. ES: Oh, probably Tom & Huck. If you want to turn things around, maybe children are where you need to do it. Making it more subtle? Anyway, we were all downtown. We're working on it. Although I was forcibly detached from my Inuit culture I always knew I was Inuit in my heart and I knew I had a real mother somewhere. I know Support Indian Country Today for as little as $10. them to do. ES: Something I'm considering. them in the first place. If you're ever in Asheville, there's a guy that ran the restaurant downstairs from the hotel. They do them and it comes right from I: What kind of qualities do you think they were looking for, that maybe you had that other people didn't? MP: Do you think society all societies. have lost their sense of nurturing and protecting. or seeing children for what they are? I: I believe you are half-German and half-Inuit and you are involved with the Canadian Alliance and the Solidarity for Native People? Master Carver Eric Schweig (Ray Dean Thrasher) learned under the tutelage of renowned Tahltan carver Vern Etzerza. their heart.. and it's pretty wild to watch them do these kind of things.. We'll have them over for barbecues and things like that and I'll let them do improvisation with each other. He's pretty likeable. They just. a lot of it was really dark but it was incredible. His filmographic credentials include a slew of TV series such as . So what if the film was not shot in the It doesn't matter what kind of crooks they were! SOUNDTRACK || Vincent Schilling, Akwesasne Mohawk, is the associate editor and senior correspondent at Indian Country Today who enjoys creating media, technology, comics, and movies. . You see a lot of people, like I was telling Gail the other day, you see the PMRC , the Parents Music Resource Center, and Tipper Gore and her butt head husband and they're running around bands like Marilyn Manson, and they're banning them from He was one of the leaders of the 70-day siege at Wounded Knee in 1973, an incident which arose out of an AIM dispute with federal and tribal authorities. of the interview, we felt comfortable with him, and he with us. Do you have a message for these people? Do you enjoy the stage? He was just a guy. EARLY Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. As a former foster child himself, he knows all too well the obstacles that youth can face when growing up in care. MP: Okay. With films like Dances With Wolves, The Last Of The Mohicans and a host of lesser films casting American Indians in real-life roles And, while we're at it, should Braveheart be criticized because it portrays savage-like Scots of the 13th & 14th centuries rather than present-day Scotland? I'm not trying to be antagonistic. Eric was forthcoming and, we believe, candid in his responses; gracious, and willing to discuss everything we asked. At first it took us about a minute or a minute and a half when we first got a hold of them to get them ready to fire. A war between blue coats and Indians. it's getting much better here. ES: Well, no. There was really very little dialogue between the two of you, but, you both presented a very strong relationship on film despite the lack of dialogue. private or he was. MP: So, I get the impression you didn't like Red River much. He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. If you don't love what you're doing then don't do it. He is such an integral part of our favorite movie. MP: I know you've had experience framing houses. Available - Free Downloads Only! I don't use it. E: Something like that. I now work with homeless people in Winnipeg, Manitobawe feed them and clothe them. [Sad voice. Hollywood for many years, echoed public perception and stereotyped the culture. Before taking the role, did you have any familiarity with muskets or did you have to train for that? It was probably him. I'll do it. Both musical pieces heard during this interview are by Tudjaat, I: Some of the scenes, especially in the canoes - was that really you guys? I'll see you at the movies.". The following interview with Eric Schweig was conducted, via telephone, on February 1 and 2, 1998. That, perhaps, is petty stuff. MP: Do you see that on the other end of the spectrum too, with the elderly? I: Well, I've learned a lot today from you and I really thank you for all the time you've given me. Indians from all over the country, Canada just everywhere. shoot. You should do THIS!" Was it meant to be like that? E: Michael Mann was running around behind everyone in the editing room making them do it shouting, "What are you doing?". I assume that you didn't have much knowledge, before landing the role of Uncas, of the period history behind LOTM not only of shells, especially the quiet ones the really, really inward teenagers. MP: That's about a hundred years or so. But I did a thing recently called Broken Chain, and I'll use that as a reference. And the colors. the picture that was taken of this mask, the colors were a bit off. They'll get a kick out of that. RIGHTS RESERVED - Use of material elsewhere - including text, images, and . or play a dulcimer, learn how to play a dulcimer. I'm busy!". MP: Is that the movie with a band of Cheyenne Dog Soldiers hidden out in the mountains somewhere in modern times? Obviously, one of the only ways to do that, since there's not too many opportunities in Hollywood or the whole industry in general . you have to sort of start making your own I think a lot of them are. It's pretty cool, and that's part of the whole process. Regarding Vern Even Daniel did. I didn't think it would make this much money! We have them back and now we can take care of them. He's extremely Hopefully, his voice will be heard on this; his "activism" emulated. As award-winning actor Eric Schweig led a column of mourners yesterday to a sunburned patch of grass at Vancouver's Grandview Park (the place where a man called Curtis Brick spent his dying moments) the drama seemed like a movie scene.. S chweig has, in fact, appeared in similar scenes on screen many times.. A carver and actor born in Nunavut, Schweig's credits track like a highlight reel of . Some people actually got hurt. Lots of it, and we have to control it. In edged sword because for one thing they kept the masks in really good shape. Massive games; twice the size of a football field and we are, It's not in the middle of downtown San Francisco where they MP: So, most of what you've been offered, not just yourself, but with a lot of Indian people, . it's always "the Indian" role of a hundred or so years ago? All three of us stood there with them. I forgot his name MP: Yes . this is one of the masks in his so called "collection"? before it was a tad more difficult than we'd anticipated. MP: She's working with you with these kids? E: I've just finished this thing in Atlanta, Georgia, maybe two months ago, called Shenandoah. These kids were so awesome, they just blew me away. The copy we were given is very poor, and was somewhat difficult to transcribe. E: The only stage shot was the waterfall and the cave. the real, well .. you see these gang bangers running around blasting each other to smithereens because they think it's cool.. because that's what you do. It's about me and this guy his name is Christoph and he's from France. Has Eric ever heard of "running the gauntlet"? As the film nears the end, the group progresses up a precarious waterfall, one of Hawkeye's friends, Uncas (Eric Schweig) is killed by the men tracking them, and he falls off the edge of the waterfall. Well, it's one of the biggest small towns. Available - Free Downloads Only! I don't think. ES: Let me think about that. They scratched the money together and made T-shirts. Smokies, or that Uncas does indeed leave to rescue a daughter of Munro ahead of Hawkeye & Chingachgook in the novel. E: I think it was a mix. There was eleven thousand gallons coming through a pump into the pool and then it's sucked back through to create the waterfall. have anything to do with carving. We should be running around and, . not running around.. but we should be in, you know, suits.. like everybody else. in normal clothes. [Laughing! All of this stuff is a direct connection between that and Blackstone and a lot of these topics come up in Blackstone. when you do too much of anything too much alcohol too many drugs. MP: That's true. It would never have happened! AMERICAN HISTORICAL SIMULATIONS GATHERINGS || And I just like the idea of, like I said before [in a previous conversation], reaching back into time and duplicating the mask and taking them back from the people who stole I think we were there till you know, we started at like 6 or 7 in the morning on the first day. It could have been developed more. infringement! were there. Well, I did in '92. An anger at how history has unfolded itself. Then I thought about it and it's just that his work ethic is different than everybody else's. You've given a positive image of a Native American. COLLECTIBLES || Who is Eric Schweig? So, by the time Things got ugly sometimes and I don't sit around like some of these lap dogs. Enjoy! No problem. I think it's called Across Continents, something like that, but it's [picture of the mask] right on the cover of it. MP: I guess you believe that judgment on any society falls on how they treat their children and their elders? It's jacked up obviously for television so the story is more interesting. Our intent is not to criticize or alienate, rather to wonder why? Interesting as the article may be, it is so wrought with errors of fact, and of assumption, that it's hard to determine WHERE to begin. ES: There's about 14 or 15 kids in it and we get together.. actually, I'm waiting for some plays to come in to a local bookstore here. We go down to the gym and I just. my girlfriend and I, we look around for different monologues and scenes for He was in Columbia, SC at a conference called "Calling All Colors" at the American Indian Center of South Carolina He went to talk to kids about Turning Anger into Art. it's burnt out. It's box office numbers. It would be wild to go to Moscow and find all these masks all over the place. We were in Columbus, Georgia for about a month. I encourage kids to do this now. If you go onto a reservation and you see the dogs and their heads are hanging, that's a bad sign . you know, people don't care about them. but you couldn't cradle it as well. PATHFINDING || Where's Marion? He opens up about the joys and challenges of being a new foster caregiver to two siblings. MP: Well, I'll tell you what, if you said you'd consider it I think they'd say "anything"! What is it like working with Blackstone's all-star cast? 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