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Islands of The People
About
Amber, Justin, Jesse & Raven see the world through Nonnie Mary Swanson's (Haida Grandmother) Eye's and explore the importance of Being Haida & speaking Their Language. This digital story was written and produced by four youth from Masset Haida Gwaii. Their story speaks to a loss of heritage through assimilation, that is present in most first nations communities of North America. They realize they are the solution.
Filmmaker: Amber Good, Justin Klevgaard, Jesse Williams, Raven Hausman-Hayward
Filmmaker Contact:
www.yayem.com eliza_mccullough@atira.bc.ca
Producer's Name: Yayem Digital Storytelling Project
Year of Production: 2007
Distributor Information:
Yayem Digital Storytelling Project - Atira Women's Resource Society.
Country: Canada
Region: Masset
