3400-1, 29 minutes, 2001 The year is 1898. There were 54 residential schools nationwide. Churches were given complete control over native education on reserves across Canada. Move ahead to 1920 when the Indian Act made it mandatory for all aboriginal children to attend these schools. Day schools were considered ineffective since...
3400-5, 80 minutes, 2008 In 1869 the US government enacted a policy of educating Native American children in the ways of western society. By the late 1960’s more than 100,000 had been forced to attend Indian Boarding School. Request
3400-6, 93 minutes, 2007 The Fallen Feather provides an in-depth critical analysis of the driving forces behind the creation of Canadian Indian Residential Schools. Using historical source documents, survivors personal testimonies and detailed analysis from community leaders, the film explores in detail, the Federal Governments primary motivation in the creation...
3400-9, 83 minutes, 2012 In this emotional, film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. We Were Children Request
1400-43, 40 minutes, 2008 This film gives others a close-up look into the lives of parents whose children have FASD. It was created by five women from Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Request
1400-42, 2011 Series of short films addressing how FASD affects people’s lives in different areas. Request
500-5, 11 minutes This native content film from Oka treatment center deals with drug and alcohol abuse of teenagers and the consequences it has lead them to. Request
400-31, 28 minutes, 2003 Meet the proud Navajo people and learn of their struggles and triumphs with alcoholism. See how the enslavement of alcohol challenges the freedom that is so important to the Navajo people. Request
400-42, 56 minutes, 2013 This film reveals the human face of First Nations alcoholism and opens the door to others seeking to break the cycle of addiction and find the path to sobriety. Request
100-45, 30 minutes, 2006 What’s it like to be a young Native American today? Teens from throughout the United States share their stories in this “In the Mix” special co-hosted by rap star and film actor Litefoot. Request
