Join on us on a journey of Jimmy the Bear
an Indigenous Snooker Player Legend.
Jimmy “THE BEAR.” is an Indigenous Cree Man who rocked the Snooker World along with brilliant Indigenous players.
From Jimmy the Bear, to Indian Joe Big Plume, they garnered the respect by players and the crowd with with their own impressive style, suave nature and wit.
30+
Years of experience
Of Indigenous Snooker
Billiards players like Stan Touangeus known as “Stan the Man,” a Cree residential school survivor to Cliff Thorburn Order of Canada, and world champion, Jim Wych, Canadian announcer/snooker player, Dennis Taylor from Ireland; Kirk Stevens, & other players across Canada and the world tell there story of Jimmy the Bear and the contributions he made to the Indigenous Snooker World.
Testimonial
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"From what I have seen it is terrific, I'm looking forward to letting people know and see the Bear "
Cliff Thorburn
World Champion Snooker Player
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"People need to see the talent of these Indigenous Players, and this will help get the message out and showcase their talent!"
Jim Wych
World Class Snooker Player
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I will take you throughout a journey of the life and the exceptional career of Jimmy “THE BEAR.” A Cree Nations Man who rocked the Snooker World along with brilliant Indigenous players. We will learn…