“The Indigenous Voice, Part 1” Series 1 Episode 1

“The Indigenous Voice” introduces the concept and the importance of the Indigenous voice as a necessary element of telling stories with accuracy and dignity and sets the stage for the profiles and tributes that follow in “Storytellers in motion,...

“The Maori Voice, Part 2” Series 1 Episode 13

This two-part episode features the Maori storytellers of New Zealand: Barry Barclay, Merata Mita, Tainui Stephens, Don Selwyn, Carey Carter and Vanessa Rare. Over the last century, the Maori voice has remained an essential part of New Zealand forgin...

“Hunkpapa Woman: Dana Claxton” Series 1 Episode 3

In the diverse world of storytelling there are sometimes a few who buck the conventional trends. Dana Claxton is one such storyteller. Her highly diverse career includes documentaries, TV story segments and corporate videos; yet in the eyes of i...

“Culture Shock in Alert Bay: Barb Cranmer” Series 1 Episode 4

When it comes to family stories, few storytellers matched the prolific output of Barb Cranmer (1960-2019), one of the first Indigenous filmmakers to consistently title her films in the language of her ancestors. After extensive work ...

“Finding My Talk: Paul Rickard” Series 1 Episode 5

This accomplished filmmaker has a strong connection to stories from his past and to those that look toward the future. In his feature length documentary, “Aboriginal Architecture, Living Architecture”, Paul Rickard showcases Indigenous architec...

“Town Crier: Jim Compton” Series 1 Episode 6

As an on-air journalist in Manitoba from 1983 to 1992, Jim Compton was one of the first Indigenous television reporters for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Now a mentor to a new generation of emerging Indigenous filmmakers, he strives to...

“The Syilx Voice: Tracey Jack” Series 1 Episode 7

As a documentary filmmaker, Tracey Jack believes in understanding one's community first and foremost, and she's not afraid to tackle any topic. She has explored such tough stories as drug and alcohol abuse and violence in “REZcovery”, community ...

“Mr. Tapwe: Doug Cuthand” Series 1 Episode 8

Doug Cuthand believes that the land nurtures the arts in Saskatchewan, a belief reflected in his films and writings. This documentary explores Cuthand's literary and documentary work, from his determination to take on tough issues in his column for t...

“From the Edge: Gil Cardinal” Series 1 Episode 9

Gil Cardinal embraces the principle of using film as a tool for social change by creating poignant documentaries and dramas while acknowledging responsibility to honour the communities whose stories he tells. Two of his early films were personal ...

“Our First Lady of Cinema: Alanis Obomsawin” Series 1 Episode 10

Alanis Obomsawin, a member of the Abenaki Nation, is recognized as an accomplished filmmaker and leading voice of Indigenous filmmakers in Canada. With a career that spans 40 years and over 30 films, “Storytellers in motion” recog...

“Lights, Camera and Action: Tantoo Cardinal” Series 1 Episode 11

Tantoo Cardinal defies stereotypes. In the early 1980s, during a time when very few Indigenous women were seen on the big screen, her acting career met with considerable success. With over 50 films and television programs to her c...

“The Maori Voice, Part 1" Series 1 Episode 12

This two-part episode features the Maori storytellers of New Zealand: Barry Barclay, Merata Mita, Tainui Stephens, Don Selwyn, Carey Carter and Vanessa Rare. Over the last century, the Maori voice has remained an essential part of New Zealand forgi...

“Out of the Shadow: Christine Welsh” Series 1 Episode 2

Women within Aboriginal communities are important keepers of traditions. Christine Welsh is a Métis storyteller who was raised in Saskatchewan and now lives on the west coast. In addition to her work as a professor in Women's Studies at th...