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Names for Snow

Rebecca Thomassie

Environment, Indigenous languages, Non-fiction

In the villiage of Kangirsuk Rebecca Thomassie, an Inuk woman, learns the 52 Inuktitut words for snow.

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«Wearing My Culture

Mi’gwidelmag gnitjgamitj (Remembering Our Grandpa)»

Paddle Tribal Waters

Environment Non-fiction Sports

When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of Indigenous youth learn to whitewater kayak in hopes of becoming the first people to paddle the restored river from source to sea.

Number / Tshitashun

humor Indigenous languages Non-fiction

In this charming short film from James Picard, hear why counting in the Innu reserve of Betsiamites isn't a straightforward task.

Mi’gwidelmag gnitjgamitj (Remembering Our Grandpa)

Environment Hunting and Fishing Indigenous Activism Indigenous histories Non-fiction

Nation Isaac reflects on her grandfather's experience in the 1981 Salmon raids in her community of Listuguj, and on her own relationship to his life and legacy.