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FIRST EYES
Thirza Cuthand Is an Indian Within the
Meaning of the Indian Act
Thirza Cuthand, Plains Cree/Scottish, 8 m,
experimental
As a light-skinned Cree woman, Thirza Cuthand
takes us on a deeply personal journey through
images of blood ties and land ties. She contemplates
her interactions with racism, mixed-race identity
and the threat of rejection from other Indigenous
people, while making a searing commentary on
historical trauma and ongoing survival.
LeLum’ (Home)
Asia Youngman, Cree/Iroquois/Carrier/Métis, 9 m,
documentary
Lelum’ (the Hul’qumi’num word for “home”)
portrays the strength and beauty of the land from
the perspectives of Indigenous youth. Stunning
aerial shots of British Columbia landscapes are
complemented with messages that speak to our
inherent responsibility to protect and show respect
for our home.
Snow
Nivi Pedersen (Inuit), Greenland, 7 m, documentary
Shovelling snow in the capital of Greenland is
a big part of everyday winter life. Three Nuuk
residents share their reflections – and frustrations
– about this seemingly never-ending task. The Tao
of Snow Shovelling!
Shaman
Echo Henoche (Nunatsiavut Inuk) 5 m, animation
Based on a polar bear legend, Shaman recounts
the story of a polar bear that’s transformed into
an iconic mountain in the community of Nain,
Labrador.
Three Thousand
Asinnajaq, Inuk, 14 m, documentary
Artist Asinnajaq throws a creative net into the
National Film Board of Canada’s audiovisual
archive, weaving historic footage of the Inuit into
a stunningly original animation. In 14 minutes of
luminescent cinema, she recasts the past, present
and future of the Inuit in a surprising new light.
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