Saturday , April 16 , 3pm at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre , Front and York Street
HAWAIIAN SOUL
’ Aina Paikai , Hawaii , 20m , Narrative Against the backdrop of the 1970s native rights movement , George Helm , a young Hawaiian activist and musician must gain the support of kupuna ( community elders ) from the island of Maui to aid in the fight of protecting the precious neighboring island of Kaho ’ olawe from military bombing .
MATUNA
Rafael Roberto Mojica Gil ( Wiwa ), Columbia , 25m Narrative Matuna is a beautiful , layered journey that transits between the spirit world and the present day Wiwa homeland plagued by decades of Colombian armed conflict . Invoking protection through both the earth and the ancient story of Matuna , young Shemaku incites his own heroic journey .
PERCY HENRY
Darcy Procee , Yukon , 15m , Documentary My grandpa always tells me , “ If you want to hear my whole story , you ’ d be the same age as me by the time you ’ re done .” Here is a glimpse into his life and what it means to be Dënezhu .
ANGAKUSAJAUJUQ : THE SHAMAN ’ S APPRENTICE
Zacahrias Kunuk , Nunavut , 21m , Animation The Shaman ’ s Apprentice tells the story of a young shaman in training who must face her first test — a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk , The One Below , who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill . Facing dark spirits and physical challenges , the young shaman must trust the teachings of her grandmother and mentor , Ningiuq Angakkuq , and learn to control her fear .
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