This program tells stories by Indigenous filmmakers throughout North America, including beautifully animated stories, charming traditional tales, and powerful and stirring documentaries. For ages 10+.
Included shorts:
The Mountain of SGaana
Christopher Auchter, Haida Gwaii/Canada, animation, 2017, 10 min, nonverbal
As a young fisherman cruises along a rugged shoreline, a tiny mouse in Haida regalia appears and starts to knit a blanket. A story unfolds on the blanket as it grows longer, illustrating the ancient tale of Haida master sea hunter Naa-Naa-Simgat and his beloved, Kuuga Kuns.
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Ukaliq and Kalla Go Fishing
Nadia Mike, Canada, animation, 2017, 5 min, English
A lemming and an Arctic hare, decide to spend the day fishing. The lemming embodies the calm, thoughtful nature of traditional hunters and those who live in the Arctic. The hare, however, is a very impatient fellow.
River
Uapukun Mestokosho, Shanice Mollen-Picard, Canada, 2015, live-action, 6 min, French/Innu
In this political and poetic documentary, two young Innu woman make a passionate plea to address the environmental dangers affecting Innu territory and protecting the rivers, the “ancestors’ highways,” which are so important to Aboriginal identity.
Thunderbird Strike
Elizabeth LaPensée, Anishinaabe/Métis/Canada, 2017, animation, 1:30 min, nonverbal
The ones who come as lightning answer the calls of help from the animals and the people, as a snake that threatens to swallow life whole tightens its grip on lands and waters running from the Alberta Tar Sands to the Great Lakes in North America.
My Father’s Tools
Heather Condo, Mi’gmaq/Canada, 2016, live-action, 6:23 min, nonverbal
In honor of his father, Stephen continues the production of traditional baskets. He thus finds peace in his studio, in connection with the man who taught him the work.
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Dislocation Blues
Sky Hopinka, Ho-Chunk/USA, 2017, live-action, 19 min, English
A portrait of reflections from Standing Rock. Cleo Keahna recounts his experiences entering, being at, and leaving the camp and the difficulties and the reluctance in looking back with a clear and critical eye. Terry Running Wild describes what his camp is like, and what he hopes it will become.
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ZAASAAKWE (Shout with Joy)
Madison Thomas, Ojibwe/Saulteaux/Canada, 2017, live-action, 5 min, English
In this uplifting celebration of life, a young woman calls upon Indigenous people to embrace their history while coming together to strengthen their ties within the community.
Watch trailers
here, and find more information
here.
CREDITS
Curated by Longhouse Media and Northwest Film Forum
ADMISSION
ACCESS
This event is public.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Henry is a place for all visitors to enjoy, learn, and be inspired. The museum is fully accessible by wheelchair, and we strive to provide services and accommodations for anyone who needs assistance. Please notify the staff of particular needs or concerns you may have. If you need ASL services, please make your request two weeks in advance of your visit.
