first nations
Short Films Cover Large Themes : Montreal First People’s Festival
Short films from the Présence Autochtone Festival.
The Malaise of Quebec – Through My Brown Gay Lens
Andrew Potter’s controversial article and resignation raises questions about free speech.
The Slow Wheels of Justice in We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
Obomsawin’s film on Dr. Cindy Blackstock’s fight to provide equal services to children on reserves is subtle and powerful.
1763: The Royal Proclamation & Other Quebec Curios
Yukonstyle An Emotional Roller Coaster Through the Cold
Gripping production an unflinching look at hard realities.
First Peoples’ Festival : Celebrate Diversity
Annual festival features music, film, storytelling, and art by First Nations from around Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the world.
1608: Everything You Wanted to Know About Champlain & Other Quebec Curios
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part III & Other Quebec Curios
Part III of our exploration of Quebec’s aboriginal communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec History.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part II & Other Quebec Curios
Part II of a presentation on Quebec’s First Nations and Inuit communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec history.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part I & Other Quebec Curios
On our journey through Quebec history, we take a look at Quebec’s eleven aboriginal groups.
Aboriginal Communities: Demystifying Terminology & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at the vocabulary surrounding Canada’s First Nations and Inuit communities.
A Nod Towards Quebec Prehistory & Other Quebec Curios
We explore what Quebec was like in its prehistory stage, up until the First Nations who settled in the area.
Joseph Boyden at the Blue Metropolis
Interview with Joseph Boyden a special opportunity to hear about his craft and bask in his optimism.
Agokwe: Romeo and Juliet in Fair Canora
Incredible Dora award winning show puts a First Peoples and LGBT spin on Romeo and Juliet.
Interview: Andrew Martin talks Fire Song
The lead actor speaks on the problems youths face in First Nations communities
Through My Brown Gay Lens: STOP THIS WAR!
We are all fighting a challenging war on many fronts. Now is not the time for apathy.
Ron Evans: Teller, Teacher, Elder, Explainer
Métis elder Ron Evans doesn’t tell stories in a conventional sense.
Intercultural Storytelling Festival: Lend Them Your Ears
Now hear this! The best storytellers from Canada and Quebec are coming to town to pour honeyed nectar into your imagination.
March and Vigil: Missing and Murdered Women
A large group of concerned individuals turned out to march in memory of the missing and murdered aboriginal women.