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Kwakwee Baker/ President
Born in Essuria Morocco and a world traveler by age 8, I have been fortunate to share company with many different artists. I have experienced a wide variety of cultures and artistic medium to produce ‘Native’ Stories. Fortunate to be mentored by West Coast carvers Tony Hunt and Oscar Matillpi at an early age. With backgrounds' in acting/stage, cinematography and graphic design, I developing my artistic eye into pursuing Native storytelling through film and Media. |
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Motion
Visual has been creating award-winning television documentary films for more than
20 years. Our programs are distributed to broadcasters, schools, libraries, universities
and other institutions throughout Canada, the USA and beyond. Please view clips
of select award-winning programs below.  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. A must-see for all audiences. Winner:
CanPro Silver Medal, Best Documentary- N.A.J.A. 24 minutes ($99.00)
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program presents an emotional and personal approach to the outcomes of the modern
treaty process in Canada. Profiles on First Nations blend with input from resource
developers and governments as the program weaves our tale of land ownership and
forecasts our economic future. By presenting a balanced perspective (native and
nonnative alike) on land claims 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 Canadian society 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)
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 An
exciting, fast paced one hour documentary about First Nations' historical and
contemporary relationship to the Provincial and Canadian governments in settling
the land question in Canada. As historical reenacted segments document the "truth"
of settlement and treaties in Canada, modern candid moments with the Provincial
and Federal governments and many prominent First Nations highlight emotional and
political perspectives on the land question in Canada. An upbeat and emotionally
moving and informative documentary for all audiences. Broadcast: Global TV. Screened:
American Indian Film Festival. 44 minutes. ($149.00)
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 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 communities, 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. Winner: Best Documentary,
Native American Journalists Association. 24 minutes ($99.00)
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 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.
24 minutes ($99.00) Order
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 and we discover Role Models
for First Nations everywhere. A great and inspirational program for young and
old. Winner: Certificate of Honor, American Indian Film Festival. 24 minutes ($99.00)
Order - ECHOES
OF THE SISTERS
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Knowledge Network
- (emotional
inspiration on breast cancer and native women - 25 min.)
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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.
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Reclaiming
Our Children - www.motionvisual.com/video/Reclaiming_clip.wmv - The
CIRCLES of LIFE
- In Production
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inspiration journey to the heart and history of First Nations Spirituality)
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