Exhibit brings Mi'kmaw cultural history to life
After seven years of planning, there's once again a Mi'kmaq exhibit at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, this time from a Mi'kmaw perspective. Pjila'si is a celebration of Mi'kmaw culture and its evolution over time.
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Canada Standard
05-06-2025
- Canada Standard
Stream Canadian with the NFB this June: Celebrate National Indigenous History Month.Special programming also highlights Pride Month.
June 2, 2025 - Montreal - National Film Board of Canada (NFB) In June, keep streaming Canadian on the NFB's platforms! We're celebrating National Indigenous History Month with three new releases showcasing the strength and resilience of Indigenous people: Ossie Michelin's Feather Fall , about an iconic moment of Indigenous resistance filmed in Mi'kmaq territory; , about an iconic moment of Indigenous resistance filmed in Mi'kmaq territory; Alanis Obomsawin's My Friend the Green Horse , where an animal from the filmmaker's dreams embodies the spirit of kindness and a celebration of life; , where an animal from the filmmaker's dreams embodies the spirit of kindness and a celebration of life; and Christopher Auchter's The Stand , which recreates the moment when the Haida Nation took a stand for the future. June is also Pride Month in Canada: Special themed channels and blog posts will mark these important historic and cultural commemorations. In addition, more new releases will be available online: Serville Poblete's King's Court , an intimate look into the lives of two young men in Toronto's Bleecker Street neighbourhood; , an intimate look into the lives of two young men in Toronto's Bleecker Street neighbourhood; and the seven short films produced by the NFB in tribute to the 2025 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) laureates. Remember, is home to more than 7,000 streaming films and a collection of over 100 interactive works. MARKING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH Starting June 2 Feather Fall by Ossie Michelin (2024, NFB) Documentary (22 min 57 s) / Press kit The film revisits Mi'kmaq territory, where an iconic moment was captured in 2013-igniting into a symbol of Indigenous resistance and halting fracking exploration on unceded lands. Starting June 9 My Friend the Green Horse by Alanis Obomsawin (2024, NFB) Animation (11 min 20 s) / Press kit Often feeling alone in her waking life, the young Alanis Obomsawin found friendship with the Green Horse, a benevolent being she visited regularly in her dreams. Together with other animal spirits, the Green Horse guided Alanis to realize the immensity of the gift of life and the power of kindness. Starting June 19 The Stand by Christopher Auchter (2024, NFB) Documentary (94 min 33 s) / Press kit Drawn from more than a hundred hours of archival footage and audio, Christopher Auchter's riveting new feature doc recreates the moment when the Haida Nation took a stand for the future. This award-winning film has been an official selection at several festivals in Canada, the United States and the UK. To date, the NFB has produced or co-produced more than 460 works by First Nations, Inuit and Metis filmmakers , one of the largest online collections of Indigenous-made films , exploring stories beyond those of the historically dominant culture. English Collection Curator Camilo Martin-Florez has written a two-part blog post entitled "The Forgotten Reels of Nunavut's Animation Workshop." It explores one of the most captivating and intricate chapters of Indigenous filmmaking at the NFB: the 58 films made by 13 Inuit filmmakers at a 1972 workshop in Kinngait (then known as Cape Dorset), Nunavut. The films have been retrieved, restored, digitized and made available for free on to celebrate this National Indigenous Heritage Month. Learn more: Part 1 and Part 2. NEW ONLINE RELEASE Starting June 17 King's Court by Serville Poblete (2025, NFB) Documentary (19 min 59 s) / Press kit An intimate look into the lives of two young men navigating life, love, friendship and family in Toronto's Bleecker Street neighbourhood. The film had its world premiere at the Hot Docs film fest. MARKING PRIDE MONTH Starting June 27 Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance by Noam Gonick (2025, NFB) Documentary (96 min) / Press kit The film captures pivotal moments of the activism that sparked Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement. The film launched in April at Hot Docs, where it was voted a top ten audience favourite. The original English version of the documentary will be launched on TVO's digital channels at 9 a.m. (EDT) on June 22, and broadcast on TVO at 9 p.m. (EDT). Themed channel This selection of close to 50 short and feature-length doc and animated films continues to grow, with recent additions like A Mother Apart by Laurie Townshend, as well as important films dating back to the 1990s, including Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives by Aerlyn Weissman and Lynne Fernie. CELEBRATING THE 2025 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS (GGPAA) LAUREATES Starting June 14 at 9 p.m. (ET) For the 17th year, the NFB is bringing together acclaimed filmmakers to create seven short cinematic tributes to Canadian performing arts legends, as the GGPAA gets set to honour laureates at their Awards Gala, taking place June 14 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The short films will also be available on the NFB's streaming platforms, CBC Gem and ICI starting on that date at 9 p.m. Tara Johns directed five shorts and Monique LeBlanc, two. Find more details here. A detailed press release will be issued on June 14. The GGPAA short films from previous years are available here. - 30 - Stay Connected Online Screening Room: NFB Facebook | NFB Twitter | NFB Instagram | NFB Blog | NFB YouTube | NFB Vimeo Curator's perspective | Director's notes About the NFB
CBC
21-05-2025
- CBC
Community leader, environment groups recognized for reconciliation efforts on P.E.I.
Two P.E.I. organizations and a local community leader were honoured Tuesday at the fifth annual Reconciliation Recognition Awards in Charlottetown as part of Indigenous Awareness Week. The week is dedicated to honouring and celebrating Indigenous peoples, their cultures and contributions. Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L'nuey, said the occasion not only highlights Indigenous culture, but also celebrates the work non-Indigenous people are doing on reconciliation. "We always look forward to kicking it off with our annual Reconciliation Recognition Awards to highlight Islanders who have done such good work in promoting allyship and reconciliation through their actions and their work all year long," Wooldridge told CBC News. "These are folks who don't have to do that work, and it's not necessarily easy work, but they choose to be good allies to the Mi'kmaq and so we are honoured to be able to highlight their actions and the work that they do." As part of the week's events, L'nuey will be launching two new traditional Mi'kmaw place names on signs in Rustico and Cavendish, adding to a growing list of more than 40 traditional Mi'kmaw place names on road signs across P.E.I. Honouring reconciliation through arts Julia Campbell, founder and creative director of P.E.I. Fashion Week, was recognized for using her platform to support reconciliation through the arts. Campbell has created inclusive spaces that honour and elevate Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous designers, artists and storytellers, the organization said. Through her leadership, P.E.I. Fashion Week has evolved into more than just a celebration of style — it's become a venue for cultural expression, education and healing, L'nuey said in a news release. "This is a huge honour for me. I was very surprised and humbled to… be recognized for work that has been very enjoyable for me, collaborations that have meant so much, and an immense amount of learning and unlearning that has come through through this allyship," Campbell said. "It's been very easy for me to honour, through art and fashion... Indigenous peoples. Their work is so deeply rooted in storytelling and the culture around Indigenous design and Indigenous fashion, and Mi'kmaw fashion here in P.E.I. It's been beautiful for me to be able to see their work through their lens and be able to share that with people across P.E.I. and across Canada." Recognizing land-based reconciliation Two environmental organizations, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Island Nature Trust, were also honoured for their efforts in land-based reconciliation and partnerships with the Mi'kmaq. The organizations have worked closely with Mi'kmaq on the Island on areas like the Pituamkek National Park Reserve and have integrated Indigenous knowledge into their conservation efforts. Lanna Campbell, the P.E.I. program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. "I just feel incredibly honoured and humbled to receive this award. I think when you're doing the work, you're unsure if you're doing it right, and so it just feels really wonderful to be recognized by our Mi'kmaw partners," Campbell said. Simon Andrea, the land acquisition manager at Island Nature Trust, accepted the award on behalf of his organization. He mentioned a recent collaboration with L'nuey and the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils to acquire land for protection as an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. So far, they have helped protect about 1,400 acres. "At Island Nature Trust, we're the largest private landowner on P.E.I. We own over 12,000 acres of land, and we recognize that that is the unceded lands of the Mi'kmaq people, and ... being able to incorporate cultural uses, uses that have been going on for thousands of years, is really important to us," Andrea said.
CBC
04-05-2025
- CBC
Qalipu artist the latest to unveil artwork at Confederation Building
Marcus Gosse's work, Unity, was unveiled Wednesday Artwork by Qalipu First Nation artist Marcus Gosse is the latest painting to hang on the walls of Confederation Building, part of a series of pieces from Indigenous artists to decorate Newfoundland and Labrador's legislative home. Gosse revealed his work, a painting titled Mawo'ltimk — Unity — on Thursday. The artwork depicts eight whales swimming around the Mi'kmaq star. He told the crowd gathered at Confederation Building that he hoped to capture the themes seen in his others works: Togetherness, joy, love and support. "This one in particular here is about strength, togetherness, support and unity," Gosse said. "[The star is] a symbol of pride amongst Mi'kmaq people. It not only shows unity amongst all the cultures, but it also shows the eight districts of the Mi'kmaw territory. Which is cool, because the eighth one is actually Newfoundland." Gosse said whales also symbolize peace, compassion and family, and are important as good communicators in the environment. "It goes to show you that, you know, our nations need to be together, communicating, learning about each other together," he told CBC Radio after the announcement. Gosse's work is the fourth of five paintings procured by the province from Indigenous artists selected to decorate the east block of Confederation Building, along with the creation of a statue to honour the Beothuk. Paintings from artists representing the Nunatsiavut government, Innu Nation and Miawpukek First Nation have already been unveiled. Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake said showcasing the art is important representation of Indigenous peoples. "Art gives us an opportunity to tell a story. A story that is ours to tell as Indigenous people of this place and this unceded land where we live," Brake, an artist herself, said.
