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Muffins for Granny
Nadia McLaren examines her Ojibwe grandmother’s life and the lasting impacts of her experience in residential school.
We Are Still Here
Spanning over 1,000 years into the past, present and future, “We Are Still Here” interweaves eight tales of Indigenous struggle to tell a sweeping story of hope and survival.
Re-ken-si-le-a-shen
Two-spirit Métis filmmaker Jamie Bourque-Blyan connects with other survivors of international conquest and colonization.
Coming Home
This documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the drama series “Little Bird” and provides historical context about the Sixties Scoop. Through the eyes of those involved in production, the film explores the movement for Indigenous narrative sovereignty.

available in English and French
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
In 1976, a Mi’kmaw teenager must use all her skills to stay out of residential school and outwit a government agent.
Pour toi, Flora
« Pour toi Flora » raconte l’histoire de deux jeunes Anishinaabe qui tentent de renouer avec leur passé douloureux.
In Jesus' Name
In Jesus' Name “In Jesus' Name: Shattering the Silence of St. Anne's Residential School” is a poignant documentary that shares the stories of seven survivors who were forced as children to attend a notoriously violent residential school in Fort Albany First Nation, Ont.
My Indian Name (ALG)
“My Indian Name” is a documentary that looks at the experiences of Indigenous Peoples who have been stripped of their traditional names. Today, Indigenous Peoples are resisting this assimilative practice and reclaiming the basic right to their original names.

available in English and Algonquian
My Indian Name
“My Indian Name” is a documentary that looks at the experiences of Indigenous Peoples who have been stripped of their traditional names. Today, Indigenous Peoples are resisting this assimilative practice and reclaiming the basic right to their original names.
The Grizzlies
A group of Inuit students in a small, struggling Arctic town form an unlikely bond when a new teacher introduces them to the game of lacrosse. This special team sport transforms their lives and their community forever.
Indian Horse
In the late 1950s, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is sent to residential school, where he is denied his Ojibway language and culture. Saul finds salvation in a favourite winter pastime, hockey, but the real battle has only just begun.
Reconciliation and Me
Sarain Fox leads a meaningful conversation on truth and reconciliation with five youth allies. Guided by real-life Survivor stories, they reflect together to gain an understanding of reconciliation and the importance of relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
We Were Children
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships well beyond their years.
nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up
Sensitively directed by Tasha Hubbard, the film follows the family of the late Colten Boushie, a young Cree man fatally shot in a Saskatchewan farmyard, as they demand justice from Canada's legal system.
Remembering the Children 2022
“Remembering the Children” is a one-hour live broadcast in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.