A new film produced by @MaryTeegee @MattSmiley focused on the generational impacts of the Indigenous foster care system in Canada. Narrated by @ShaniaTwain
"FOR LOVE is a film of resilience and resurgence. Colonization has led to many adverse impacts on the Indigenous population of Canada - most significantly on familial and societal structures..." https://t.co/gMUFbvu18K @ForLoveFilm
Rose d'Or @RosedOr have announced their 2022 Awards Shortlist and I am honoured to say that Not Just A Girl is being considered in the Arts category. The awards were started in Montreux so this feels extra special 🥰 Congratulations to the whole team! https://t.co/gnF0OJhnmm
@CourcheneDon @cblackst@mattsmiley@ShaniaTwain@netflix She has always been there to support all children with @shaniakidscan . We are very thankful to have her elevate this story around the world. Her heart is in it!
For Love is a beautiful documentary that I had the honour of narrating. The film celebrates indigenous strength and resilience and you can now watch it on @Netflix_CA 🧡 #EveryChildMatters@ForLoveFilm
Essential viewing for all, @MaryTeegee & @MattSmiley's new doc @forlovefilm examines the links between (and the legacy of abuse and trauma from) residential schools and the child welfare system.
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If you've a subscription to @Netflix_CA, do yourself a favour & watch @ForLoveFilm. It's essential viewing. Continuing to educate ourselves on systemic issues Indigenous communities face is just one step in making/participating in change that matters.
10 ways to commemorate The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation🧡🧡🧡. We encourage you to go beyond simply wearing an orange shirt. #EveryChildMatters
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It’s #ClimateWeek and leaders from around the world are gathering in NYC – including many of our #Indigenous partners. Here are 5 Indigenous changemakers to follow who are helping shape climate change policy and conversations. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the week.
“I wanted this movie to create awareness about the generational trauma caused by residential schools. But it also celebrates the resilience of our people, and shows how communities across the country are rebuilding family connections and rich cultures.” @MaryTeegee
At @TIFF_NET, the #FIPRESCIPrize has been awarded to A Gaza Weekend (Palestine, UK, 2022) by Basil Khalil. Our #CriticsJury: Andrea Crozzoli (Italy) - president, Márcio Sallem (Brazil), Max Borg (Switzerland), Andrew Kendall (Guyana), Marriska Fernandes (Canada).