SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME: When babies leave the circle
#1600-10, 21 minutes Through discussion and testimonial, this video looks at the grieving process and provides support within the context of traditional First Nations teachings. Request
The Gift of Diabetes
1500-19, 58 minutes, 2005 Filmmaker Brion Whitford is an Ojibway who lives with the pain of advanced diabetes. This film follows Brion’s struggle to regain his health by learning about The Medicine Wheel. He also explores the historical trauma of colonization and how it continues to affect Aboriginal people’s psychological...
DIABETES SHOCKERS
#1500-18, 45 minutes, Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project, 2007 KSDPP presents a new DVD relating the real-life stories of Kahnawákeró:non living with the burden of diabetes. Request
Lateral Violence
3600-41, 20 minutes, 2006 Through the eyes of future and present leaders in the Aboriginal community, this film takes a look within our own nations, communities, organizations and families. Hosted by Tantoo Cardinal. Request
NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICINE
#2000-2, 60 min., 2001 This video show how we are able to reforge the link between modern naturopathic medicine and the ritual ceremony and spiritual traditions of Native American Medicine. Request
Where are the Children?
3400-8, 27 minutes, 2004 This film features survivors of the residential school system. Request
The Residential Schools
3400-7, 24 minutes, 2005 Seen from a First Nations perspective we come to realize just what effect these schools have really had on First nations people then and now! And we start to realize some of the healing that has begun as a result of finally facing the truth about...
TOPAHDEWIN: The Gladys Cook Story
3400-4, 55 minutes, 2004 It chronicles the life of Gladys Cook who survived physical and sexual abuse, discrimination, poverty and addiction to become a highly respected elder, teacher and healer. Gladys has received many of Canada’s top honors for her contributions to her community and country. Request
HEALING AT LAC STE-ANNE
3400-3, 48 minutes, 2003 Every July, over 40,000 Aboriginal people journey to lac Ste-Anne in northern Alberta. It’s the largest Native pilgrimage in North America, and it’s over a century old. This documentary is a campground tapestry of colorful characters and Catholic and Native faith, amidst hope to heal old...
Mistissini Healing: Two stories of intergenerational trauma
3400-12, 23 minutes, 2017 Examines the trauma experienced by the intergeneration survivors Canada’s residential school system. Request