2000-92, 23 minutes, 2018 Kris and Sarain break down the concepts of Pow Wow, ceremony and exhibition. They meet Knowledge Keeper and Traditional Dancer Jordan White Eye Williams who shares the history of the Pow Wow. They are invited into a theatre space with Activist Actor/Playwright Monique Mojica. Then, Sarain...
2000-93, 30 minutes, 2017 A Tribe Called Red are a part of a vital new generation of artists making a cultural and social impact in Canada promoting inclusivity, empathy and acceptance amongst all races and genders in the name of social justice. Request
2000-94, 13 minutes, 2016 This unique animation follows the story of Naamowin’s drum, a drum revered for it’s healing powers by the Anishinabek of the upper Berens River. Upon the death of his grandson, Naamowin builds a healing drum given to him in a dream that can restore life. However,...
1700-26, 21 minutes, 2016 Erica is a grad student in Social Justice, Indigenous feminist, and community organizer from inner-city Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She discusses the struggles of inner city Indigenous people. Request
1700-27, 21 minutes, 2019 Breaking Free is a compelling investigation into a decades long fight by a Manitoba man, Brian Anderson who continues to maintain his innocence following a 1974 murder conviction. W5’s Avery Haines investigates the brutal murder case that may have led the Canadian justice system to convict...
#1900-24, 37 minutes 2015 NFB Ashley Callingbull Burnham is the first Canadian and first Indigenous woman to win the Mrs. Universe title. From the Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta, she has been commended for leveraging her title to advocate for missing and murdered Aboriginal women and Indigenous rights. Request
2000-90, 3 parts 45 min each, 2018 Six non-Indigenous Canadians, all of whom have some degree of hostility towards Indigenous people, are immersed into different communities over a 28-day journey across the country. First Contact Request
3400-14, 15 minutes, 2015 This program gives students an overview of the residential school system in Canada. Combining archival footage with residential school survivor interviews, students will learn why and how the schools were established, the effect of treaties on aboriginal life, the impact of residential schools on future generations,...
3400-13, 11 minutes, 2016 This short documentary explores the history and impact of the Canadian residential school system through a collection of interviews with some of Canada’s most influential Indigenous leaders. It provides valuable insights into the Canadian residential school system experience and shines a light into this dark chapter...
#2300-9, 90 minutes, 1995 In this spirited, and very hopeful documentary, American Indian health practitioners and traditional medicine people reveal the importance of tribal values and spiritual awareness in the recovery process. Request
