Wilma Pelly
Acting
Biography
Wilma Pelly (March 5, 1937 – December 28, 2020) was an indigenous Canadian film and television actress, best known for her roles as Elsie Tsa'Che in the CBC Television drama North of 60 and as Kookum in Mixed Blessings. Born Wilma Episkenew, she was a member of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation. She met her husband James Edward Pelly in the 1950s, and moved with him to Calgary, Alberta. Pelly worked in factories until launching her acting career. While recovering from a workplace injury …
Gunslinger's Revenge
1998
Indian grandmother
North of 60
1992
Elsie Tsa Che
Land
2018
Mary
Children of the Dust
1995
Nita
Another Country: A North of 60 Mystery
2003
Elsie Tsa Che
Consume
2017
Wendigo
Trial By Fire: A North of 60 Mystery
2000
Elsie Tsa Che
Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
2005
Elsie Tsa Che
Fugitives Run
2005
Dan John's Mother
Dream Storm: A North of 60 Mystery
2001
Elsie Tsa Che