Indigenous History Month

Dakelh filmmaker Joy Haskell explores the intricate spiritual and cultural relationship between wild salmon and Indigenous people on a breathtaking journey from BC's West Coast through the Chilcotin to Stuart Lake (Nak'albun).

In 1985, a small group of Haida blockaded a muddy road on Lyell Island to protect their ancestral lands from logging. Using only archival footage, Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter captures the Haida Nation's resolute act of vision and conscience.

Through iconic and entertaining pop culture images, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how Indigenous cultures have been revered, romanticized and appropriated. In the process, he uncovers the profound impact of Indigenous peoples on Western culture.

Cowichan filmmaker Harold C. Joe explores how the cedar tree is central to the cultural life of West Coast First Nations and how Elders, artists and practitioners are sharing their knowledge to revitalize culture.

A new generation of chefs are reclaiming and reinventing Indigenous cuisine. Travelling to communities in BC and Alberta, chefs Cezin Nottaway, Rich Francis and Shane Chartrand discover their people's story on a plate.

In this heartfelt stop-motion animated film, ‘Nakwaxda’xw Elder Colleen Hemphill tells the story of growing up on a tiny float-house in the Pacific Northwest. Colleen recounts moments of wonder, as well as those that inspired both fear and growth.

With humour and nuanced insight, Anishinaabe author Drew Hayden Taylor investigates how and why Indigenous identity, culture and art are being appropriated by people who are not Indigenous.

Trevor Solway explores the life and lessons of his grandfather, a lifelong rancher whose strong work ethic and quiet determination helped shape Trevor's identity as a Blackfoot man.

This intimate portrait explores the bonds of family as a young Siksika woman prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world - the Indian Relay.