Our First Voices
Celebrates thirteen BC First Nations languages and a drive to preserve them for future generations. Directed by Lisa Jackson, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Helen Haig-Brown, Kelvin Redvers. Produced by Marilyn Thomas and Catrina Longmuir and executive producer Sharon Bliss, Bliss Pictures. Commissioned by Knowledge.
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Celebrates thirteen BC First Nations languages and a drive to preserve them for future generations. Directed by Lisa Jackson, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Helen Haig-Brown, Kelvin Redvers. Produced by Marilyn Thomas and Catrina Longmuir and executive producer Sharon Bliss, Bliss Pictures. Commissioned by Knowledge.
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This documentary celebrates 13 BC First Nations languages and pays tribute to the drive to preserve and revitalize them...
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When the Nisga'a Nation looked for a unique way to teach their language, an unlikely fabric hero emerged.
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Carrielynn Xwementelot Victor of the Cheam First Nation sings a lullaby in Halq'emeylem for her newborn.
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In 1977, Dave Elliot developed an alphabet and a typewriter to keep the Sencoten language thriving.
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Sarah, Florence, and Gloria Sam are a tight knit family of Carrier language teachers for the Nak'azdli Community.
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The Chief Atahm Immersion School found innovative ways to teach math in the Secwepemctsin language.
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For Earl Smith, one of the legacies of Residential school is the drive to learn his Ehattesaht language.
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When the Heiltsuk community relies on a plane and boat to travel, it takes a community to ensure everyone understands...
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Realizing you want to learn the Tsilhqot'in language as an adult, it helps when your mom is a famous Tsilhqot'in teacher...
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Vernon Williams Jr was given the gift of sharing Xaad Kil songs with the home he loves so much, Haida Gwaii.
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Technology is the path forward to continue the Ktunaxa language, a isolate language connected to no others.
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An imagined look at a BC spelling bee competition incorporating all 32 distinct Indigenous languages plus English and...