Bill Chu is the
founder of Canadians For Reconciliation, a peaceful non-partisan
grassroots movement committed to developing a new relationship with
Aboriginal people, one that signifies a deep apology for past
injustice, a willingness to honor truth now and a resolve to embrace
each other in the new millennium.
Lyana Patrick is from the Carrier Nation/Stellat’en First Nation, and has Scottish ancestry.
She has a B.A from the University of Victoria and did extensive research on Indigenous Governance and Indigenous storytelling as a methodology. She is the Education Coordinator for the Health Department University of British Columbia.
Her goal in life is
seeking social justice and healing for First Nations. Although she
attended residential school for eleven years of her childhood, Dr. Ing
still values education as an equalizer for society's opportunities.
Bonni Hanuse is Mamalilikala of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation and Coast
Salish of the Lummi and Musqueam Nations.
She has worked on reserve and
in the Urban communities for 20 years. In her work she has combined
Ayurveda, Polarity body therapy, herbs, aromatherapy, and Spiritual
teachings with individuals and groups.
During a meeting at Wi’am, a conflict resolution center in historic Bethlehem, a gentleman shared a moment of either resignation or despair with our delegation: “It’s not part of their mentality to let us live as Palestinians.” Their mentality was a reference to the collective actions of the U.S.… Uqalimakkanirit
Former Eastern Door publisher combing over UN text on Indigenous rights
When it comes to global Indigenous rights in the last 21 years, former
Eastern Doorpublisher Kenneth Deer has seen several UN initiatives and
declarations come and go, and in some cases linger through the years.
… Uqalimakkanirit
British Columbia is largely unceded and non-surrendered Indigenous territories. The 2010 Vancouver Olympics is a massive land grab, increasing displacement, ecological destruction, and continuing the hidden Genocide in Canada.
For more information about this campaign to Boycott the 2010 Olympics: http://no2010.com/
On September 26 and 27, 2008 hundreds of survivors, their relatives, academics, politicians, and human rights advocates participated in "Breaking the Silence: an International Conference on the 'Indian' Residential School Commission of Canada", held at the University of Montreal, Quebec.
A leadership development and support program for people of faith involved in social movements for justice and peace, the Interfaith Summer Institute (ISI) is institutionally housed with the J.S.
W… Uqalimakkanirit
On August 22 - 24, 2008, the Haudenosaunee Men’s Council, of the Iroquois Confederacy, hosted a Peace and Friendship gathering in Six Nations of the Grand River Territory (near Caledonia, Ontario).
Demontrators visit CN Railway Headquarters in the Montreal train station to demand an end to the lawsuit against 3 Mohawk defenders of the land.
Tyendinaga is a Mohawk community located on the shore of the Bay of Quinte between Toronto and Montreal, in eastern Ontario. The Mohawk Nation is one of the five original nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic
Melbourne event. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over
50 countries for nineteen days each Winter, heavily garnished with a
range of parties and special events that cast a celebratory mood over
the city.… Uqalimakkanirit
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an iconic
Melbourne event. MIFF hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over
50 countries for nineteen days each Winter, heavily garnished with a
range of parties and special events that cast a celebratory mood over
the city.… Uqalimakkanirit
Submission Deadline - All film submissions must be
shipped prepaid and packed in proper containers to arrive at the MFF
offices no later than their respective deadlines.
Indian Summer Festival is the brainchild of Butch Roberts, a Milwaukee
Police Officer. In 1985, his dream was to have an American Indian Festival
to add to the other ethnic festivals that were being held on the Summerfest
grounds, Henry Maier Festival Park. Roberts recruited the Warren and DeNomie
families to organize the event.… Uqalimakkanirit
In
recognition of the power of film to educate and galvanize a broad
constituency of concerned citizens, Human Rights Watch decided to
create the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
In
recognition of the power of film to educate and galvanize a broad
constituency of concerned citizens, Human Rights Watch decided to
create the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
In
recognition of the power of film to educate and galvanize a broad
constituency of concerned citizens, Human Rights Watch decided to
create the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
In
recognition of the power of film to educate and galvanize a broad
constituency of concerned citizens, Human Rights Watch decided to
create the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North
America's largest documentary festival, conference and market. Each
year, the Festival presents a selection of more than 150 cutting-edge
documentaries from Canada and around the globe.… Uqalimakkanirit
25,000 people flocked to our screens to make Filmfest DC 2008 the
largest film festival in Washington DC. In 2009 we are celebrating our
23rd year of bringing the best of world cinema and American independent
film to the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Festival will run
from April 16th through 26th, 2009.
This channel showcases Radio and Video interviews with the minds behind IsumaTV, and their reflections about its development.
IsumaTV is a collaborative multimedia platform for indigenous filmmakers and media organizations. Each user can design their own space, or channel, to reflect their own identity, mandate and audience.
