Native American models and actors: much more than pretty faces 1- Martin Sensmeier is more than a model, he is an advocate for some wonderful causes, an entertainer and an amazing individual in general. He was raised in a Tlingit Coastal Community in Southeast Alaska and grew up learning and participating in the traditions of his people, while carrying on the subsistence lifestyle that has been sustained for thousands of years. He is an ambassador for Native Wellness Institute and advocates for wellness amongst Native people of all Nations. His debut role as the child character Otter, in the Academy-Award-winning film Dances with Wolves, also earned him national notice at thirteen years old. He is currently starring in Arctic Air.