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CATALOGUE
of PROGRAMS
THE
MEDICINE WHEEL
- Broadcast: BCTV
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Clip
AWARD
- CanPro Silver Medal, Best Documentary.
An emotional story
of First Nations spirituality told in the first person by a Cree
woman from Manitoba. Visually moving segments highlight the
Sweat Lodge and Pipe Ceremonies as she explores the timelessness
and the meaning of the Wheel that may be at the center of native
spirituality. The viewer learns, as our host learns, the
significance of one's own personal spiritual journey through
life and of brotherhood and sisterhood through the
"teachings" within the Medicine Wheel.
The program was aired on the WIC Network and BCTV.
24 minutes ($99.00)
ORDER
PROGRAM
WHO'S
LAND IS THIS? -
Broadcast: Global
TV - View
Clip
AWARD
- American Indian Film Festival.
An exciting, fast
paced one-hour documentary about First Nations' historical and
contemporary relationship to the Canadian governments in
settling the land question in Canada.
As historical sentiments document the "truth"
of settlement and treaties, modern candid moments with the
British Columbia Treaty Commission and the Union of BC Indian
Chiefs, and other First Nations highlight emotional and
political perspectives on the land in BC.
An emotionally moving and informative documentary.
Broadcast: Global
TV. 44
minutes. ($149.00) ORDER
PROGRAM
LIVING
IN TWO WORLDS -
Broadcast: KNOWLEDGE
NETWORK - View
Clip
This
is perhaps one of the best documentaries available on how native
people in see themselves - their past, present and their future.
Young native people explore the meaning of being a native
in a modern world while traditional elders highlight the past
and the meaning being managers of the land. This very
moving and likeable film is a must see for all who want to catch
a candid glimpse of native people as they really see themselves
and as they struggle to maintain their identity as they live in
two worlds - the old and the new. 20 minutes
($99.00) ORDER
PROGRAM
FIRST
NATIONS ROLE
MODELS -
Broadcast: BCTV - View
Clip
AWARD
- Certificate of Honor, American Indian Film
Festival.
A publisher,
an educator, a Metis political leader and a fisherwoman /
filmmaker are profiled in this unique examination of prominent
First Nations people in Canada.
As we travel from community to community we discover a
variety of First Nations "communication" of philosophy
and ideals. 24
minutes ($99.00)
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PROGRAM
AWARD
- Best Documentary, Native American Journalists
Association. An
emotionally moving and upbeat program that gives voice to some
of our finest Canadian Aboriginal women. Historical segments in
the program contrast the traditional equality of power, male to
female within native community, versus the regression in the
roles and power of First Nations women in Canada under European
dominance. We hear
the voices of strong women "leaders" on how they view
the rebuilding of balanced self-government within their
community in the future. The
Indian Act and Bill C31 are examined to highlight their effect
on First Nations women. The
program was broadcast nationally on the CanWest Global system.
24 minutes ($99.00)
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PROGRAM
MAKING
TREATIES
- Broadcast: Global
TV - View
Clip
AWARD
- Official Entry, American Indian Film Festival
"As the rest of the world uses guns
and explosives in Canada we can sit down like civilized people
and deal with the issue of Indigenous land rights through
negotiations". The
program presents an emotional and personal approach to the
outcomes of the modern treaty process.
Profiles on First Nations throughout BC blend with input
from resource developers and governments as this emotional and
insightful program weaves our tale of land ownership and
forecasts our economic future.
By presenting a balanced perspective (native and
non-native alike) on land claims in BC and by educating a
concerned public we may begin to build the very needed bridges
and the honest dialogue that must exist for all societies to
coexist in unison in BC and to reach a just and needed agreement
on our land and, ultimately, our future.
The program is a must-see for all audiences.
Broadcast: Global Television.
44 minutes. ($149.00) ORDER
PROGRAM
BEAT
OF THE DRUM -
Broadcast: BCTV - View
Clip
AWARD
- Official Entry, N.A.J.A. The
drum is the heartbeat of mother earth; to beat the drum is to
match the heartbeat. As we sing our songs to the drum we
"talk to the spirits". From rock and roll to
electronic to traditional music. An upbeat, fast-paced program
as four "high profile" Canadian First Nations musical
performers and songwriters are profiled. A great fast moving
program for all audiences - from 12 and up.
($99.00) ORDER
PROGRAM
RECLAIMING
OUR CHILDREN -
by the Aboriginal Peoples Family Accord - View
Clip
About
45% of the children in care are First Nations - why is
this and what are we doing about it? A tremendous amount
of positive energy has been generated around this issue as we
are really talking about the future generations and the
importance of working together to make sure children have better
lives. The program explores the truth about First Nations
children in care and suggests new ways of seeing the
difficulties that we face. (99.00)
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PROGRAM
Breast
cancer exists and is growing at an alarming rate in North
America and breast cancer in First Nations communities is no
different. First
Nations women are not getting examined regularly by doctors
because they either do not trust the process or it is not
available to them. There
is new hope though, that through education, all women will
replace feelings of confusion with knowledge of modern breast
cancer awareness and procedures.
This video acts as an emotional resource in this
important fight against breast cancer and may help to save lives
for all our sisters for generations to come. The program was
broadcast on the Knowledge Network.
THE
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS -
This inspiration and very emotionally moving
program looks at the "other side" of the Residential
Schools experience. As many First Nations
"survivors" share their stories we come face to face
with the fear, confusion and sometimes-hurtful experience that
were the Residential Schools. Seen from a First Nations
perspective we come to realize just what effect these schools
have really had on First Nations people then and now!
And we start to realize some of the healing that has begun as a
result of finally facing the truth about these schools. A
must see for all audiences. 24 minutes ($99.00)
COMING
SOON!
SO FAR FROM HOME - in production
A
moving story of two young native street-people as they search
for the meaning of their home.
TOTEM
POLES - in production
On
the origin and meaning, past and present, of these magnificent
monuments.
THE
CIRCLES OF LIFE (The Medicine Wheel 2)
- in
production
On
the ancient stone circles in Canada and beyond!
BOUNDARIES
- in production
A
realistic analysis of the Indian "business" in
Canada - where is all the money going?
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more information, to view low rez online clips or to order
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Breast
cancer exists and is growing at an alarming rate in North America and breast cancer
in First Nations communities is no different. First Nations women are not getting
examined regularly by doctors because they either do not trust the process or
it is not available to them. There is new hope though, that through education,
all women will replace feelings of confusion with knowledge of modern breast cancer
awareness and procedures. This video acts as a emotional resource in this important
fight against breast cancer and may help to save lives for all our sisters for
generations to come. The program was broadcast on the Knowledge Network and is
suitable for audiences 13 and up.
