2019 Archive

Indian Horse Part 1 of 2
Running Time: 50 mins.

Indian Horse sheds light on the Indigenous Residential Schools and the indomitable spirit of Indigenous people. Saul is denied his Indigenous heritage while he witnesses horrendous abuse at the hands of the very people entrusted with his care. Despite this, Saul finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places and favorite winter pastime -- hockey. His talent leads him away from the misery of the school, eventually leading him to the Pros. Forced to confront his painful past, Saul draws on the spirit of his ancestors and the understanding of his friends to begin the process of healing.

Indian Horse Part 2 of 2
Running Time: 50 mins.

Indian Horse sheds light on the Indigenous Residential Schools and the indomitable spirit of Indigenous people. Saul is denied his Indigenous heritage while he witnesses horrendous abuse at the hands of the very people entrusted with his care. Despite this, Saul finds salvation in the unlikeliest of places and favorite winter pastime -- hockey. His talent leads him away from the misery of the school, eventually leading him to the Pros. Forced to confront his painful past, Saul draws on the spirit of his ancestors and the understanding of his friends to begin the process of healing.

The Crescent Lake Metis: Our Life on the Road Allowance
Running Time: 50 mins.

The story of the Crescent Lake Metis: Our Life on the Road Allowance. This documentary tells the story of the Crescent Lake road allowance community from the perspective of its Elders. This is a remarkable story about Metis land dispossession, relocation, and survival.

Bridgewalkers
Running Time: 67 mins.

As our relationship to Earth travels down a dangerous path, it has become clear that we cannot sustain the stress of our modern ways. On a quest to restore balance, Tribal Leaders from around the world gather in Greenland, Canada and through the Americas sharing Ancient Prophecies and their deep connections to our Beloved Earth.

Salish knitters
Running Time: 52 mins.

For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible. Combining rare archival footage with the voices of three generations of woolworkers, The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters tells the tale of unsung heroines--resourceful women who knit to put food on the table and keep their families alive. Written and directed by Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh, this is a story of courage and cultural transformation--a celebration of the threads that connect the past to the future.

Woodland Cree
Running Time: 60 mins.

“We, the Woodland Cree people, will develop and maintain a self-supporting community for our children, which respects the individual, all people, the environment and other communities.” This aspiring documentary displays the vision for the future of the Woodland Cree First Nation located in Northern Alberta.

Indian Time Part 1
Running Time: 45 mins.

Captured over a period of five years within 18 communities, INDIAN TIME is a personal and current portrayal of the 11 Indigenous nations of Québec, where some forty people take turns speaking, allowing for exceptional encounters and immersing the viewer – eyes and heart – in this ”Indian Time”. Languages: French, English, Atikamekw, Innu, Inuktitut and Cree (Eeyou).

Indian Time Part 2
Running Time: 45 mins.

Captured over a period of five years within 18 communities, INDIAN TIME is a personal and current portrayal of the 11 Indigenous nations of Québec, where some forty people take turns speaking, allowing for exceptional encounters and immersing the viewer – eyes and heart – in this ”Indian Time”. Languages: French, English, Atikamekw, Innu, Inuktitut and Cree (Eeyou).

Journey of Adaka
Running Time: 57 mins.

An Indigenous community in Canada’s Yukon turns to celebration and ceremony to fight back against a legacy of systemic hurt and racism. An intimate portrait of seven Indigenous artists whose culture is their salvation.