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.

This documentary celebrates 13 BC First Nations languages and pays tribute to the drive to preserve and revitalize them...

When the Nisga'a Nation looked for a unique way to teach their language, an unlikely fabric hero emerged.


Carrielynn Xwementelot Victor of the Cheam First Nation sings a lullaby in Halq'emeylem for her newborn.

In 1977, Dave Elliot developed an alphabet and a typewriter to keep the Sencoten language thriving.

Sarah, Florence, and Gloria Sam are a tight knit family of Carrier language teachers for the Nak'azdli Community.

The Chief Atahm Immersion School found innovative ways to teach math in the Secwepemctsin language.


For Earl Smith, one of the legacies of Residential school is the drive to learn his Ehattesaht language.

When the Heiltsuk community relies on a plane and boat to travel, it takes a community to ensure everyone understands...

Realizing you want to learn the Tsilhqot'in language as an adult, it helps when your mom is a famous Tsilhqot'in teacher...

Vernon Williams Jr was given the gift of sharing Xaad Kil songs with the home he loves so much, Haida Gwaii.

Technology is the path forward to continue the Ktunaxa language, a isolate language connected to no others.

An imagined look at a BC spelling bee competition incorporating all 32 distinct Indigenous languages plus English and...