The theme of roots is ever-present in the work of documentary filmmaker Janine Windolph. Roots tie Windolph’s family to their land, their Indigenous heritage, their ancestry, and one another. Through cataloguing the experiences of her kin, her intensely personal documentaries speak to the collective memory of Indigenous peoples. Film becomes her conduit for remembrance.
Red Fever, the newest documentary from Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond and co-director Catherine Bainbridge, explores the roots of cultural appropriation to reveal the profound influence of Indigenous cultures on the world’s fashion, sports, arts and even politics.
Cree students overcame jittery nerves May 22 to make powerful speeches at a public-speaking contest.
A recent art exhibition at Montreal’s Dawson College showcased the creative talents of the 20 young Indigenous students in the Journeys program. The artwork reflected their experiences in this First Peoples transition program over the past school year as they settled in the city and explored options in higher education.
The Montreal Science Centre is set to whet your appetite with an exhibition that will delight food enthusiasts. Featuring renowned chefs like Normand Laprise, Paul Toussaint, Colombe St-Pierre, Charles-Antoine Crête and Cezin Nottoway, the Banquet exhibition promises to be a culinary extravaganza.
A new APTN series called Warrior Up! is highlighting the stories of young Indigenous changemakers exemplifying what it means to be a modern-day warrior. Launched May 11, it’s been airing weekly on Saturday mornings and available for streaming on APTN lumi.
The documentary Wilfred Buck dances between the past and present, between the earthly and the celestial. It traces the journey of Cree astronomer Wilfred Buck from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba as he overcomes the demons of his youth to reclaim ancestral knowledge of the cosmos.
With over 10 years of experience as an artist and an advocate for Eeyou Istchee youth, Jade Mukash is passionate about using her creative and communication skills to empower and inspire others.
Alternative-indie musician Aysanabee reached a pinnacle in his career with two Juno wins last month. Aysanabee won the coveted Songwriter of the Year award as well as the Alternative Album of the Year prize for Here and Now. This makes him the first Indigenous artist to win in either of these categories.
Tim Whiskeychan knows that life has many layers. Born in Chibougamau in 1968, and adopted as an infant by Harry and Laura Whiskeychan. He grew up in Waskaganish, where time with his father in nature ignited his early passion for art.
