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Jackson was born to a Cree mother and an English father. He voluntarily left his home and school at age 15, and lived on the streets of Winnipeg, Manitoba for several years. As an actor he has starred in ''. His films include '' The Diviners ''. He has also released several albums of country and folk music. A well-known Philanthropist , Jackson created an annual series of Christmas concerts called the Huron Carole . Featuring Jackson and numerous other Canadian singers and performers, the Huron Carole troupe travels across the country each year, raising money for the Canadian Association of Food Banks. An album of Christmas songs recorded to tie-in with the tour is an annual best seller in Canada. After 17 years, Jackson retired the Huron Carole and in its place launched ''Singing for Supper'', a cross-Canada tour that plays smaller community venues raising money and gifts of food, during the 2005 Christmas season. Jackson has been honoured several times for his life's work. Most notably in 2000 he was made an Officer of the Order Of Canada . He has been nominated for Juno Awards and Gemini Awards . He has also received honours from several Canadian universities, including honorary degrees from the University Of Calgary , Trent University and the University Of Lethbridge . He will also appear in the horror/thriller, '' Skinwalkers '', in December of 2006. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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