The Rise of Joe Buffalo

Joe Buffalo is a professional skateboarder and actor living in Vancouver, BC. Originally from Maskwacis in Central Alberta, Joe’s story is one of perseverance and passion. As a child, his talent and love for skateboarding allowed him to transcend the negativity that surrounded him and gave him the opportunity to tour the country, quickly becoming one of Canada’s best young skateboarders. Nowadays, Joe has transitioned into a career as a performer, acting in a number of award-winning Canadian films and music videos in recent years. All the while, he has maintained his drive and desire to pass on his experience to First Nations youth and demonstrate what can be achieved through hard work and determination.
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[@KtunaxaMTB]

Joe Buffalo randomly came up to me one night and shook my hand at punk show at SBC in Vancouver. At the time I had no idea he was pro skater. I think the reason why he came up to me is because I was a fellow first nations

[@carolynmccormack]

I love hearing success stories like this. It makes me very happy to know that someone who went through so much as a child and young adult made the decision to channel his pain into something that gave him strength. So proud of you Joe Buffalo - wishing you all the success and happiness that this world can offer you! Keep smiling!

[@randymcdavid4953]

I used to hang out with Joe at an arcade called "Shenanigans" way back in the late '80s early '90s in a small town just north of where he's from called Wetaskiwin. My jaw is still wide-open. Wow! Good job Joe
Had no idea that he was a pro-skater.
He's one hell of a scrapper too. Should be in the UFC

[@calvinbaII]

I've never met a first nations person who wasn't a good fighter lol. It's an unfortunate reality that being born into a system as 2nd class by law means the #1 person to help you fight your battles is yourself. I hope things continue to get better for them, it's been a rough go.

[@kevinmason370]

I'm 46 and just got my very first board set up. A Baker Faceneck board.

[@jamiepeirce526]

Favourite skaterever, style, skill, speed and power.

[@linesided]

Joe Buffalo - you're on a strange and unforgiving path. Don't give in to temptation - keep shredding and believe in yourself. Your belief is your power. Don't ever let it go.

[@LoonyYT420]

He taught me how to ride on a half pipe today, it was super awesome, he is such a cool guy

[@koshabull208]

He and Andrew Stanley from TheWildNorth, here on UA-cam, kinda look alike....

[@chrisfoote3775]

This is so rad. Respect!

[@Nisma1256]

I met this guy today at a skateboard thingy

[@aedysluce9471]

The Indigenous community loves you Joe!

[@vantearu9996]

its crazy to think this guy was at my level at some point

[@130world1]

👍🏽