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25 works of Canadian nonfiction to watch for this fall – CBC
Aug. 28, 2018 Here are 25 works of Canadian nonfiction coming out in the second half of 2018 that we can’t wait to read. What it’s about: In Clifford, Governor General’s Literary Award-nominated writer Harold R. Johnson recounts the life of his beloved younger brother, who was killed by a drunk driver. The two brothers […]
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Read MoreYoung Indigenous girl hits the track and the high notes – CBC
Jul 29, 2018 Multi-talented 12-year-old sings in Cree and excels at shot put Christina Hollingworth rocks back and forth, tapping her feet rhythmically as she nestles the shot between her neck and her shoulder. In a crescendo of movement, her left leg orchestrating her body in a half-twist toward the landing area, she launches the […]
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Read MoreHow a new wave of Indigenous cinema is changing the narrative of Canada – CBC
Indigenous filmmakers keen to tell fresh stories themselves, but funding still hard to come by Jun 21, 2018 It’s being called the “new wave” of Indigenous cinema. Indigenous filmmakers got a boost in 2018 with the creation of the Indigenous Screen Office, an organization helping Indigenous media makers develop their content. The National Film Board […]
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Read More9 beautiful children’s books by Indigenous writers to read – CBC Radio
June is Indigenous Book Club Month and National Indigenous History Month in Canada. To mark this occasion, Métis writer Cherie Dimaline curated this list of nine children’s books by Indigenous writers and artists that are worth checking out. Nicola I. Campbell is a powerful storyteller (you should go to a reading, trust me) and a […]
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Read MorePilots, cheerleaders competing on ‘Amazing Race Canada: Heroes Edition’ – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jun 14, 2018 By Bill Brioux THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO _ What makes a hero? They don’t all wear capes and tights or bend steel in their bare hands. On the new season of “The Amazing Race Canada,” the kind of ‘heroes’ viewers will get to know are those who wear military or […]
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Read More7th Annual BREAKTHROUGHS FILM FESTIVAL
SHOWCASING SHORT FILMS BY EMERGING WOMEN FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE June 15 & 16, 2017 – The Royal Cinema – 608 College St. Doors Open – 7:00PM Screenings Start – 7:30PM $12 one night | $20 for two night festival pass Tickets Available For Purchase Here BREAKTHROUGHS FILM FESTIVAL has been working tirelessly towards its vision of an industry that […]
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Read MoreInterview: Don Amero On YL Morning Show – YL Country
May 8, 2018 It was such a pleasure visiting with 3 Time Juno Nominee Don Amero this morning. 2017’s Aboriginal Artist of the Year at the Manitoba Country Music Awards. If you missed the interview, here it is below – just click play: Read More: http://www.ylcountry.com/interview-don-amero-on-yl-morning-show/
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Read MoreDocs Opening in Canada this Week (Mar. 23 – 29) – Point of View Mag
March 23rd, 2018 It’s raining cats and dogs at movies theatres this week! While film buffs looking for drama can settle for prized pooches in Wes Anderson’s zany Isle of Dogs, doc walkers may enjoy some feline follies in Michael McNamara and Aaron Hancox’s loveable Catwalk: Tales from the Catshow Circuit. The documentary adds to […]
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Read MoreNFB launches “Indigenous Cinema” (#NFBIndigenous) online. Over 200 films by Indigenous creators available for free streaming—including 20 new and recently added titles.
March 21, 2018 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) On March 22, the National Film Board of Canada will launch Indigenous Cinema (#NFBIndigenous), an NFB Web page offering free streaming of more than 200 new and classic titles from its unparalleled collection of films by Indigenous directors—including 20 new and recently added films. Indigenous Cinema has been […]
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Read MoreNFB launches Indigenous Cinema website with more than 200 films to stream – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Mar 22, 2018 The National Film Board of Canada has launched Indigenous Cinema, a website that offers free streaming of more than 200 titles by Indigenous directors. The website is part of the NFB’s three-year Indigenous Action Plan and will also feature playlists and filmmaker biographies. Films available to stream include Mike Kanentakeron […]
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