Celebrating Local Indigenous Voices at The Local Heroes Film Festival
by Deidre Thomas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Local Heroes Film Festival, managed by the Edmonton Short Film Festival, will be representing and…
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ImagiNATIVE program helps Indigenous filmmakers develop their visions
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The ImagiNATIVE initiative is giving young Indigenous filmmakers the resources to bring their projects to fruition. The ImagiNATIVE…
Ever Deadly: A documentary of power and song!
Reviewed by Deena Goodrunning (ANNews) – Ever Deadly is a documentary about award-winning Inuk singer, activist and author Tanya Tagaq. The film was written and…
New film documents the inspiring story of Kyle Young Pine
(ANNews) – “What started as a film about skateboarding and feather dancing unearthed a journey of recovery and growth.” These words introduce a new TELUS…
‘The Healing Language of Alex Janvier’ – on exhibit at Gallery@501 until November 20
By Terry Lusty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The Healing Language of Alex Janvier by world-renowned Denesuline artist, Alex Janvier, from Cold Lake First…
Film Review: ‘Bones of Crows’ – A dark movie that highlights the perseverance of Indigenous people
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Bones of Crows is a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film festival on September…
‘Rosie’ – New film honours Indigenous children who were stolen from their families
By Deena Goodrunning, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Rosie premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. It was also screened at the 2022…
Indigenous, Two-Spirit creators find community on TikTok
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Indigenous and Two-Spirit TiKTok creators say the app helps them cultivate a sense of community stretching…
Filmmakers share how TELUS STORYHIVE’s Indigenous Storyteller Edition helped their careers
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Apply for the 2022 Indigenous Storyteller Edition before June 28 for your chance to receive $20,000 in production…
May 27: New COELS documentary shares powerful healing journeys
By Jake Cardinal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNEws) – Circle of Eagles – Soaring for 50 Years is an hour-long documentary celebrating the 50-year anniversary…