First Nations & Indigenous People
Aaron Paquette • From the Spirit
Documentary on atist Aaron Paquette. In talking about his work, Aaron says, “When I began to work seriously as a painter, I wanted to do something that would help reinforce the positive aspects of Native spirituality, and to reflect back to First Nations people everywhere the feeling of strength, unity and pride in our shared heritage."
Abalone Odyssey
A chronicle of the Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Abalone Project, or BHCAP, a community stewardship project on Vancouver Island that couples First Nations wisdom with western science to revive the threatened population of the pinto abalone.
Abraham Anghik Ruben • From the Spirit
Documentary on Abraham Anghik Ruben. His carvings are deeply rooted in the Shamanic traditions of his ancestors, and his work is in major collections all over the world.
Action • Nehiyawetan: Let's Speak Cree (Series 1)
Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to action.
Against the Current
Against the Current follows the struggle of a small native band in British Columbia, the Uchucklesaht on Vancouver Island, in their struggle to restore a once-healthy salmon run.
Akwesasne, Parts 1 & 2 • SAMAQAN: Water Stories (Series 1)
Akwesasne goes to the Mohawk enclave of Akwesasne, Ontario, to hear stories of survival of the industrial assault from chemical, aluminum and shipping factories that created one of the most polluted First Nations communities of the world.
Akwiten • SAMAQAN: Water Stories (Series 1)
Akwiten follows the rebirth of the birch bark canoe, inspired by the emergence of an ancient Maliseet canoe from a European collection.
Alwyn Morris • Chiefs and Champions
This episode of the Chiefs and Champions series profiles Olympic champion kayaker, Alwyn Morris.
Andy Everson • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist Andy Everson. He began drawing Northwest Coast art at an early age and has followed in the footsteps of his Kwakiutl ancestors in creating bold and unique representations that remain rooted in the age-old traditions.
Angela Chalmers • Chiefs and Champions
This episode of the Chiefs and Champions series profiles distance runner Angela Chalmers.
Animals • Nehiyawetan: Let's Speak Cree (Series 1)
Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to animals.
April Mercredi • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist April Mercredi. She began painting in her 60s and uses natural elements like feathers, rocks and sticks in her artwork, while drawing on Aboriginal imagery and experiences as a former life skills coach.
Archie Beaulieu • From the Spirit
Documentary on artist Archie Beaulieu. His art reflects his background of hunting, fishing and trapping and his connection to the land and its spirit.
Argillite Carver: Christian White • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
Multi-disciplinary artist Christian White carves elaborate Haida stories, imbued with a sense tradition, into an indigenous slate known as argillite.
Assu of Cape Mudge • A Family Tree Narrative
The Assu family, members of the We Wai Kai band in Cape Mudge, BC, discuss the importance of their family roots and culture.
Athlii Gwaii: The Line at Lyell, Parts 1 & 2 • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 2)
In 1985, a small but resolute group of Haida elders joined the front lines to fight clearcutting on Lyell Island.
Bak Wo Son (Reflections): Jeff Bear, Parts 1 & 2 • Storytellers in motion (Series 2)
In this episode of Storytellers in motion, director and producer Jeff Bear is profiled.
Barry Barclay 1944-2008: A Requiem Parts 1 & 2 • Storytellers in motion (Series 3)
In this episode of Storytellers in motion, filmmaker Barry Barclay is profiled.
Being Healthy • Nehiyawetan: Let's Speak Cree (Series 3)
Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to being healthy.
Bihttoš
Commissioned by the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival for the Embargo Collective II, Bihttoš is an unconventional documentary that explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter. Through animation, re-enactments and family photos, Writer/Director Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers delves into the dissolution of her parents' mythic love story and how past injustices have coloured her perception of love.
Billy Two Rivers • Chiefs and Champions
This episode of the Chiefs and Champions series profiles wrestler Billy Two Rivers.
Canoeing in the City • Nehiyawetan: Let's Speak Cree (Series 3)
Introducing Cree vocabulary to young children, featuring words related to canoeing.
The Caretakers
In 2014, actiivists of all ages, ranging from First Nations people to long-time Vancouver residents and new Canadians, ascended Burnaby Mountain in Canada's third largest city. There they made camp on the proposed route of a future pipeline. Their determination to do whatever it takes to keep the project from going forward springs from a firm belief in the need to protect this area of unceded Coastal Salish people for future generations.
CARRY THE FIRE: The Life and Time of Raoul McKay
This tribute to Métis leader Raoul McKay (1934-2014) pays tribute to a prolific storyteller, filmmaker, educator and leader who advocated tirelessly for the rights of Indigenous people both in his home province of Manitoba and across Canada.
Carrying on the Tradition • Ravens and Eagles: Haida Art (Series 1)
Influenced and influential, April Churchill and Gladys Vandal stand out as highly gifted and talented Haida artists, both of whom have worked to preserve the Haida weaving tradition.
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