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Immerse yourself in powerful Indigenous stories from around the world, told by passionate storytellers. These documentaries have the power to enlighten, challenge perspectives, and reveal important truths. From rich cultural traditions to pivotal historical events, experience authentic voices and untold stories from Indigenous communities.
The Power Was with Us: Idle No More, Part 1
English
The first part of this documentary explores the origins of the Idle No More movement.
07:00 pm
Sat, Nov 23
02:30 am
Sun, Nov 24
01:00 pm
Sat, Nov 30
The Power Was with Us: Idle No More, Part 2
English
This exploration of the Idle No More movement continues with the federal government’s response to the protests.
07:00 pm
Sat, Nov 30
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 01
01:00 pm
Sat, Dec 07
Food for the Rest of Us
English
“Food for the Rest of Us” follows four unique food projects that are leading a culinary revolution from the ground up.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 07
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 08
01:00 pm
Sat, Dec 14
Searching for Sugar Man
English
Two devoted fans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, American singer-songwriter Rodriguez.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 14
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 15
01:00 pm
Sat, Dec 21
Inconvenient Indian
English
Thomas King dismantles North America’s colonial narrative and reframes history from an Indigenous perspective.
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 22
01:00 pm
Sun, Dec 22
Living a Legacy
Cree
This documentary tells the story of a young Cree woman who goes on a journey of self-discovery.
01:30 pm
Wed, Dec 25
10:00 am
Thu, Dec 26
Haudenosaunee Canoe Journey
Kanienʼkéha
A Haudenosaunee father brings his daughter on a canoe voyage as he seeks to unlock the trade routes of his ancestors.
02:30 pm
Wed, Dec 25
11:00 am
Thu, Dec 26
My Indian Name
Algonquian
This documentary looks at the experiences of Indigenous Peoples who have been stripped of their traditional names.
03:30 pm
Wed, Dec 25
12:00 pm
Thu, Dec 26
Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi)
Anishinaabemowin
Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi) reveals impacts of the Sixties Scoop, Indigenous resilience and narrative sovereignty.
04:30 pm
Wed, Dec 25
07:00 pm
Tue, Dec 31
04:30 pm
Wed, Jan 01
07:00 pm
Sat, Jan 04
Aitamaako'Tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun
Blackfoot
A thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world.
09:00 pm
Wed, Dec 25
12:00 am
Thu, Dec 26
01:30 pm
Thu, Dec 26
Muffins for Granny
English
Nadia McLaren examines her Ojibwe grandmother’s life and the lasting impacts of her experience in residential school.
01:00 pm
Sat, Dec 28
Ailo's Journey
English
“Ailo’s Journey” follows the fight for survival of Ailo, a newborn wild reindeer in the Arctic region of Lapland.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 28
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 29
01:00 pm
Sat, Jan 04
Retour chez soi
French
Retour chez soi (Wanna Icipus Kupi) traite de l’impact de la rafle des années 60 et de la résilience autochtone.
07:00 pm
Sat, Jan 04
02:30 am
Sun, Jan 05
01:00 pm
Sat, Jan 11
Coextinction
English
A fight to save the last Southern Resident orcas unveils the interconnected crises of ecosystems and Indigenous rights.
07:00 pm
Sat, Jan 11
02:30 am
Sun, Jan 12
01:00 pm
Sat, Jan 18
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