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FIRST NATIONS FILMS - creates and distributes award-winning educational documentary films for, by and about Indigenous people - to educators around the world.

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JOURNEY OF HOPE - The amazing story of transformation in the lives of several aboriginal youth at risk who have struggled through alcoholism, drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, attempted suicide, https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/uccWDVmkBn

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OUR FIRES STILL BURN - The Native experience. This exciting and compelling one hour documentary invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Native role models. It dispels the myth that First Nations have disappeared ... https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/uPqhaR1cNA

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THE MEDICINE PEOPLE - First Nations secret ceremonies Dive deep into Indian Spirituality ... Private commentary by powerful medicine people and never-before-filmed spiritual places and ceremonies. From the preparation of the Sweat ..firstnationsfilms.com https://t.co/cEoOQ8VLol

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WARRIOR LAWYERS - Defenders of Sacred Justice. Rush into the legal world of these role models. From Tribal Sovereignty to Treaty Rights to Indian Child Welfare see how traditional Indigenous values and cultural practices work. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/MCJYAPxK4g

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NATIVE YOUNG! - Concerns of young native people - Raunchy and upbeat and really reaching a youth audience! Through the eyes of a native punk rock band and explores the lingering and damaging effects that the residential schools https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/g7lU4n1oCp

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THE RUNNING PEOPLE - GOSHEN - A beautifully shot and powerful documentary depicting the diet and daily lifestyle of the Tarahumara, a light-footed running tribe, who are striving to maintain their ancient culture against all odds. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/1N56RqS6bI

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RECLAIMING OUR CHILDREN - Getting our children back! About 45% of the children in care are First Nations - why is this and what are we doing about it? A tremendous amount of positive energy has been generated around this issue https://t.co/SGeb2Fr1sc https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC

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SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE - Caretakers of the land - documentary - 60 min. Rich with cultural and scenic pictures this beautiful film explores the strength and history of First Nations and how they have managed the land. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/NR7Bvd3lVJ

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THE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS - This inspiration and very emotionally moving program looks at the "other side" of the Residential Schools experience. As many First Nations "survivors" share their stories we come face to face with the fear and confusion. https://t.co/OOpP5V1Xmd

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FIRST NATIONS ROLE MODELS - Profiling the success stories of four inspirational native leaders. A publisher, an educator, a Metis political leader and a fisher woman. A great and inspirational program for young and old. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/64PhFnC6at

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BEAT OF THE DRUM-Inside native music, traditional to modern. A Richard Hersley production. The drum is the heartbeat of the Mother Earth. As we sing our songs to the drum we "talk to the spirits" - https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/a54fJZxIXs

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LIVING IN TWO WORLDS - How native people see ourselves - documentary - 25 min. A Richard Hersley Production - This is perhaps one of the best documentaries available on how native people see themselves. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/dzstl4FeGk

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NEW FILM! The AWAKENERS - documentary series! - 6 shows x 47 min. each. Acclaimed Canadian singer and songwriter, Laura Vinson is on a personal journey to connect with Indigenous artists who have disabilities. A must see. 6-Part series.

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FIRST NATIONS EDUCATIONAL VIDEO! For schools, universities, libraries, and groups. Cherished around the world! For streaming and on file. Award-winning television Aboriginal documentary films for, by and about First Nations people. https://t.co/OOpP5V1Xmd

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FIRST NATIONS EDUCATIONAL VIDEO! For schools, universities, libraries, and groups. Cherished around the world! For streaming and on file. Award-winning television Aboriginal documentary films for, by and about First Nations people. https://t.co/OOpP5V1Xmd

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FIRST NATIONS HISTORY - OLIVE DICKASON The truth - documentary - 45 min. One could say that Olive Dickason "wrote the book" on First Nations people. This exciting video shatters the myth that our history began with the arrival .. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/gqttrzrm1T

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LIFE ON THE RESERVE - An inside look at real life on the Rez-documentary-24 min. Challenges that people living on reserves have to deal with, as well as the hope they have for their community, as told by the residents themselves. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/kQvTJK7pDI

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NATIVE WOMEN: POLITICS - Truthful history of Aboriginal women - documentary - 25 min. An emotionally moving and upbeat program that gives voice to Aboriginal women. AWARD - Best Documentary, Native American Journalists Assoc. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/DVlgBlTfus

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MAKING TREATIES - Truthful history of treaty making in Canada - documentary - 45 min. On the making of our treaties - presenting an emotional and personal approach to the outcomes of the modern treaty process in Canada. https://t.co/1zs8xP8hMC https://t.co/R6157Rx0iO

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WHOSE LAND IS THIS? - The truth about land ownership - documentary - 45 min. Who owns our land? This exciting, fast paced one hour documentary about First Nations' historical relationship to Canadian governments in settling the land question in Canada. https://t.co/DbwoNhbPFA