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Êmîcêtôcêt Many Bloodlines 2020 Searching for identity through motherhood

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Canadian Independent FilmsCree, Êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines, Indigenous, LGBTQ, Theola Ross

Êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines is a profound and intimate 2020 short documentary film directed by Canadian filmmaker Theolay Ross. Despite its concise running time, the film is a powerful statement in which a personal story becomes

How Three 2025 Canadian Films Are Quietly Redefining Indigenous Sci-Fi – And Why You Should Watch Them Now

June 17, 2025June 16, 2025The Bottom LineIndigenous, Science Fiction, Signal from the Old Shore, Sky Road North, The Breathing Iron

The way science fiction is told is changing – and Indigenous Canadian filmmakers are leading this change. In 2025, three films stand out. They’re not driven by explosions or space politics. Instead, they pull from

Unveiling the Shadows: The Untold Stories of Indigenous Canadian Horror Films

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025Today's Top StoriesCanadian, Horror, Indigenous

However, over the last decade, Canadian horror cinema has been wholly changed by indigenous storytelling and offers a new viewpoint on the genre. This evolution has lessons to be learnt, not only to make film

TALENT ON TAP: Producing and Acting Hats with Tanis Parenteau

February 13, 2024February 12, 2024InterviewAndrew Genaille, Indigenous, Jason, Peter Robinson, Tanis Parenteau

“There doesn’t necessarily have to be something ‘Indigenous’ in it to be an Indigenous story” veteran screen actress Tanis Parenteau tells me as we connect across time zones over Zoom. “Just the fact that we’re

Talent on Tap – Noel Bass Shines a Light on the Bears On Pine Ridge

April 23, 2021May 1, 2021InterviewIndigenous, Noel Bass, Pine Ridge, The Bears on Pine Ridge

We all share a common goal, to have a happy life. Much like a giant redwood tree in the forest, in life we have some of our branches stripped. We can continue to stand tall