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Our Generation
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Author/Creator
Sinem Saban
Damien Curtis
Description
Award-winning documentary about Aboriginal rights and the response to the Australian Federal Government's Northern Territory Intervention which exerts compulsory control over 73 communities.
Duration: 1:13:42.
Accompanied by Study Guide
An Overview of NRPR's Public Engagement Process, 2011-2013 [Part 1]
Alternate Title
Annual ReSDA [Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic] Conference ; 3rd, 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Anna Zieglar
Description
Discusses a public engagement process and poverty reduction in Nunavut.
Duration: 19:05.
An Overview of NRPR's Public Engagement Process, 2011-2013 [Part 2]
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Annual ReSDA [Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic] Conference ; 3rd, 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Anna Ziegler
Description
Discusses process to talk about engaging the public through community sessions and building on themes for action in regional roundtable discussions.
Duration: 16:07.
[Own Yourself: Silent No More]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Marjorie Beaucage
Description
Short video discusses the fact that Oprah Winfrey broke the silence on childhood sexual abuse which was helpful to so many.
Duration: 3:15.
Panel Discussion: [Harvest of Hope: A Symposium on Reconciliation]
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[Harvest of Hope: A Symposium of Reconciliation ; pt. 8]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kevin Gower
Phil Fontaine
[Caroline Davis
Victor Montejo
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Gabrielle Tayac]
Description
Speakers from symposium discuss significance of apologies, reparations, and restorative justice. Followed by question and answer period.
Duration: 32:40.
[Power in Law Conference: Women in Law and Social Movements - Idle No More]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sheelah McLean
Sylvia McAdam
Description
Co-founders of Idle No More movement speak at part five of conference The Power in Law held Nov. 8, 2013 at the University of Saskatchewan.
Duration: 32:29.
[Promise - Education As A Treaty Right] (Part 1)
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Bearpaw Communications
Description
Interviews of the contributing players in the education system serving members of the Treaty 8 region in northern Alberta.
Duration: 6:57.
[Promises - Education As A Treaty Right] (Part 2)
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Bearpaw Communications
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Description
Interviews of the contributing players in the education system serving members of the Treaty 8 region in northern Alberta.
Duration: 7:28.
[Promises - Education As A Treaty Right] (Part 3)
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Bearpaw Communications
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Description
Interviews of the contributing players in the education system serving members of the Treaty 8 region in northern Alberta.
Durations: 7:21.
Qalupalik
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Nunavut Animation Lab
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ame Papatsie
Description
Animated short of legend about a half-human sea monster who traps disobedient children if they venture too close to shore. Accompanying material, Qalupalik: Lesson Plan.
Duration: 5:34.
Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Igloolik Isuma Productions
Kunuk Cohn Productions
Zacharias Kunuk
Ian Mauro
Norman Cohn
Stéphane Rituit ... [et al.]
Description
Leaders, Elders and hunters speak about the social and ecological impact of warming in the Arctic. In Inuktitut with English subtitles.
Duration: 54:07.
Qimmit: A Clash of Two Truths
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ole Gjerstad
Joelie Sanguya
Description
Documentary examines the controversy surrounding the decline in the sled dog population between 1950-1970. Many Inuit believe that dogs were killed as part of government policy, while officials deny this claim.
Some images may be disturbing to viewers.
Duration: 68:08.
Raymond Boisjoly in Conversation With Marcia Crosby
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Raymond Boisjoly
Marcia Crosby
Description
Conversation between Vancouver based artist and art historian in conjunction with exhibition, (And) Other Echos which is inspired by the 1961 film, The Exiles.
Duration: 1:15:21
Recovering Indigenous Legal Systems & Governance
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Singing a New Song: Creating a Renewed Relationship With First Nations
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Val Napoleon
Description
Discusses formal, informal and Indigenous law at conference held at the Church of St. John the Divine, Victoria, B.C., April 26 - 27, 2013.
Duration: 27:06.
Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
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Niigaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Victoria Freeman
James Sinclair
Description
Video of speech by author of Distant Relations: How My Ancestors Colonized North America; followed by brief question and answer period.
Duration: 25:01.
Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
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Niigaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Andrea Landry
Description
Member of the National Association of Friendship Centres Youth Executive and UN Global Indigenous Youth Caucus speaks on the topic of Bill-45 and the importance of representation on an international level.
Duration: 10:01.
Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
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Niigaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Craig Benjamin
Andrea Landry
Description
Representative from Amnesty International speaks about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Canadian government's refusal to sign it. Followed by brief question and answer period.
Duration: 23:29.
Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
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Niigaaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
John Read
Claudette Comanda
Description
First speaker talks about the Federal government's duty to consult Aboriginals when making decisions that affect them, rights under the Constitution, and Bill C-45. Second discusses how a meaningful dialogue between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians might be established.
Duration: 22:26.
Recreating Indigenous-Settler Relations in Canada
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Niigaan: In Conversation
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Leanne Simpson
James Sinclair
Description
Presenter speaks about Mississauga Nishinaabeg history and how treaties have not been honoured, resulting in dispossession of territory and violation of rights.
Duration: 20:11.
[Red: A Haida Manga]
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[Robson Reading Series]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Michael Yahgulanaas
Description
Question and answer period with the artist who combines Haida artist conventions with Japanese animation and Chinese brush-painting techniques to tell traditional stories.
Duration: 46:15.
[Red Crow College Sponsored "Teach-In" With Treaty 7 Idle No More Keith Chief Moon]
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Blackfoot Digital Library
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Keith Chief Moon
Description
Keith Chief Moon speaks about his life, education and Bill C-45.
Part 1: 24:39.
Part 2: 24:00.
[Red Crow College Sponsored "Teach-In" With Treaty 7 Idle No More Lori Brave Rock January 30, 2013]
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Blackfoot Digital Libary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Lori Brave Rock
Description
Speaks about the Omnibus Bills and other Bills passed in Canada.
Duration: 15:02.
[Red Crow College Sponsored "Teach-In" With Treaty 7 Idle No More Sheryl Many Chiefs January 30, 2013]
Alternate Title
Blackfoot Digital Library
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Sheryl Many Chiefs
Description
Speaker about legislation in the process of being passed that will affect Aboriginal rights.
Part 1 duration: 13:12.
Part 2 duration: 16:06.
[Red Crow College Sponsored "Teach-In" with Treaty 7 Idle No More Tantoo Cardinal January 29, 2013]
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Blackfoot Digital Libary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tantoo Cardinal
Description
First Nations celebrity speaks about life experiences, the environment and the Alberta Tar Sands.
Part 1 duration: 20:26
Part 2 duration: 20:03
[Red Crow College Sponsored "Teach-In" With Treaty 7 Idle No More Tantoo Cardinal January 30, 2013]
Alternate Title
Blackfoot Digital Libary
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Tantoo Cardinal
Description
Speech about the Idle No More movement and the Canadian government.
Duration: 25:40
Regaining Food Sovereignty: Neyaab Nimamoomin Mewinzha Gaa-inajigeyang
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Simone Senogles
Scott C. Knudson
Lakeland Public Television
Indigenous Environmental Network
Description
Documentary advocates for a return to traditional, unprocessed foods. Focus is on activities of the Indigenous Environmental Network, which is located in Minnesota.
Duration: 58:17.
Regional Practitioners Colloquium
Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Description
Presentations and roundtable discussion by several different professionals including architects and interior designers; Beverly J. Diddy, Paul Fragua, Tamara Gay, Michelle Pfeiffer.
Duration: 58:26.
ReSDA 2013 Conference Iqaluit, Nunavut
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ReSDA (Resources and Sustainable Development in the Arctic) Annual Conference ; 3rd, 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Chris Southcott
Description
Introduces workshops on how to best share knowledge with communities about resource development. Discusses ways to engage communities through film and video, print and new multi-media.
Duration: 5:33.
The Residential Schools Litigation Process
Alternate Title
Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes, Session 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Celeste Poltak
James Scott
Mitchell Taylor
Bruce Feldthusen
Terrence McMahon
Description
Plaintiffs', church, and government representatives as well a judge and academic speak about the process.
Session Two from public conference Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes.
Duration: 1:19:03.
[Revisiting a Dark Chapter in Canada's History]
Alternate Title
Inside Story Americas ; episode 17, February 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Kimberly Murray
Cindy Blackstock
Frank Wallace
Description
In-depth news story on the history of Canada's residential schools; includes interview with a survivor and estimates the number of children who died in residential schools.
Duration: 25:00.
Richard Wagamese 1: Performance Storytelling
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Richard Wagamese
Description
Video clip from the performance storytellling presentation An Evening with Richard Wagamese. In the video Richard, an Ojibway columnist / novelist / storyteller, expresses his views on language, orality and storytelling.
Richard Wagamese 2: Performance Storytelling
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Richard Wagamese
Description
Video clip from An Evening with Richard Wagamese, an Ojibway columnist / novelist / storyteller. In the clip, Richard expresses his views on language, orality and storytelling.
Richard Wagamese 3: Performance Storytelling
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Richard Wagamese
Description
Video clip from An Evening with Richard Wagamese an Ojibway columnist / novelist / storyteller. In the clip Richard expresses his views on language, orality and storytelling.
[Richard Wagamese - Indian Horse]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Richard Wagamese
Description
Author speaks about the book and the experiences of its main character, Saul Indian Horse.
Duration: 57:10.
Rim First People: Participatory Design
Alternate Title
Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Michael Fredericks
Description
Michael Fredericks discusses her company's philosophy and first project using a participate design concept at the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Facility at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Duration: 47:37.
The Role of the Legal Profession in the Processes
Alternate Title
Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes, Session 3
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Trevor Farrow
Paul Favel
John Terry
Carrie Menkel-Meadow
Description
Session Three from public conference Assessing the Indian Residential Schools Litigation and Settlement Processes held Friday, January 18, 2013 at the University of Toronto. Role of class council, non-class lawyers and legal fees.
Duration: 1:04:17.
Round Up
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Narcisse Blood
Description
Traces Pete Standing Alone's last round up of his horses and how his life has changed in the last twenty years. Accompanying material: An Integrated Educator's Guide.
Duration:18:02.
The Sacred Relationship
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Greg Miller
Allen Benson
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Description
Documentary on relationship between Aboriginal people and the land, water and rest of Canada.
Duration: 52:00.
Section 35's Empty Shell of Constitutional Promise
Alternate Title
Annual McDonald Lecture in Constitutional Studies; 2013
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Pamela Palmater
Description
Speaks about the impact of section 35 which promised protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights for Aboriginal People under the constitution.
Duration 1:00:44.
Sex Trafficking in Indian Country WA State
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Deborah Kay Adams
Description
Webinar provides definitions, overview of contributing factors, information about methods of finding victims, common misconceptions, correlations to domestic violence, signs of being trafficked, needs of victims, and traditional approaches to healing.
Duration: 1:05:08.
Shaunee Casavant - Backstory: Nuuchaanulth Ceremonial Curtains and the Work of Ki-Ke-In
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Global Encounters Initiative, University of British Columbia
Itineraries of Exchange: Cultural Contact in a Global Frame March 4-6, 2010 University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Media » Film and Video
Description
Chief Councilor of the Hupacasath Nation shares her story, place of being and knowledge about ceremonies, designs on Ceremonial Curtains and her own Ceremonial Curtain.
Duration: 1:03:13.
Sherman Alexie on Living Outside Cultural Borders
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Moyers & Company
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Bill Moyers
Sherman Alexie
Description
Author and poet discusses living "in between" mainstream and Native American culture, the consequences of tribalism, being bipolar, and social media.
Duration: 39:19.
Sky City Cultural Center and Haaku Museum: A Community-Based Project
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Indigenous Architecture Lecture Series
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Barbara Felix
Brian Vallo
Description
Brian Vallo, looks at the history of the Acoma Pueblo and the Tourist Center. Barbara Felix discusses the design proposal and the Tourist Center's redevelopment.
Duration: 56:11.
The Spirit of Annie Mae
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Catherine Anne Martin
Kent Martin
Angela Baker
Description
Documentary about Anne Mae Pictou Aquash, activist and American Indian Movement member, who was found murdered in South Dakota.
Duration: 73:27.
Status Indians Granted Veteran's Benefits
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jo Lynn Sheane
Description
CBC reports on Ottawa's compensation for benefits and assistance denied veterans after their military service and veterans response to the announcement. Broadcast date: June 21. 2002. Includes link to accompanying printer-friendly page.
Stepping into Governance, Chapter 4
Alternate Title
[Implementing the Vision] ; Chapter 4
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
First Nations Health Council
Description
Chapter four of series looks at the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan.
Duration: 9:57.
Strategic Alignment: Matching [Aboriginal] Community Objectives with Industry Opportunities
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Cheryl Brooks
Description
Presentation at the Expanding Our Knowledge Conference, Vancouver, BC, April 15, 2013.
Duration: 19:21.
Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance
Alternate Title
Stories From Our Land ; vol. 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Allen Auksaq
Thomasie Johnston
Johnny Issaluk
Description
Interview with Thomasie Johnston and Johnny Issaluk while displaying strength and flexibility during practice for the Inuit games.
Duration: 10:26.
[Surviving Disappearance, Re-Imaging & Humanizing Native Peoples: Matika Wilbur at TEDxSeattle]
Alternate Title
Project 562
TEDx Talks
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Matika Wilbur
Description
Matika Wilbur explores contemporary Native identity through her photographs and stories from Project 562 documenting Native America.
Duration: 18:10.