#1900-27, 46 minutes, 2002 Mother to daughter, father to son, generation to generation- these critically acclaimed documentaries tell an epic story in intimate detail, presenting a powerful account of contemporary life through timeless, fundamental relationships. Filled with moving moments of honesty from the broadest range of people, this three-part series...
#1900-26, 30 minutes We talk about our communities. The government studies our communities. Stats Can tracks our communities. The media write about our communities. People form opinions about our communities. But what is community? Show segments include: The M.A.D. Group (Making Adult Decisions), Mohawk Nation, Kahnawake-young people who work together...
#1900-15, 54 minutes, 1995 This video is a counselling resource to use with clients. It augments the counselling experience by stimulating the client’s exploration of their own issues. It is divided into three parts: 1. Assessing the impact; 2. Looking ahead; 3. Exploring related issues. This video is intended for...
# 1900-13, 50 minutes Cecelia Fire Thunder, an Oglala Sioux, speaks about her experience in working with her people on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, challenging them to take ownership of child abuse and neglect and help break down denial. In the same way, she challenges each viewer...
#1900-12, 28 minutes, 1992 This is a documentary about the far-reaching and emotionally devastating effects of residential\boarding schools on native Indians while depicting painful personal experiences: the cause of “multi-generational grief” and the healing processes underway in communities today. Request
#1900-11, 20 minutes, 1995 Almost everyone gambles – a lottery ticket, a church raffle, or an office pool. But for some people gambling poses a real problem. Who are these people and why does gambling dominate their lives to the exclusion of everything else – family, friends, career, sometimes even...
1400-37, 40 minutes, 2002 This program explores the realities of living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and partial FAS, called FAE, the leading causes of birth defects. The effects associated with FAS continue even when children become adults. Request
1400-35, 60 minutes, 2006 Recovering Hope is an intimate and evocative hour-long video about the mothers and families of children who are affected by FASD. The video, created for viewing by women in recovery and their counselors, is divided into two half-hour episodes to allow time for discussion within a...
#1400-33, 27 minutes, 2002 This video is about the permanent damage done to the unborn fetus of a pregnant woman when she consumes alcohol. It offers clear prevention and intervention information to women, families and all members of aboriginal communities. Request
#1400-32, 20 minutes, 2003 This video examines the issues surrounding FAS and explores the struggles its victims face. Although FAS has been around for years, the first diagnosed generation is now in its early to mid-20s and is just entering the workforce. For the young people afflicted with FAS all...
