‘Finding the Secret Path’ wins a 2020 Canadian Screen Award
by Laura Mushumanski (ANNews) – Finding the Secret Path, directed by Mike Downie, was the recipient of a Canadian Screen Award for the 2020 Best…
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Four indigenous themed new releases coming to NFB.ca in June
(May 28) – Throughout the month of June, seven new titles will be added to the selection of free content on NFB.ca, featuring the world…
Tantoo Cardinal reflects on COVID19 from isolation in LA home
by Brandi Morin (ANNews) – The worldwide shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic didn’t come as a surprise to Tantoo Cardinal. The acclaimed actress is isolating…
CBC’s hit comedy STILL STANDING visits Siksika Nation – airing December 10 on CBC
(December 2019) – Award-winning CBC original series STILL STANDING will feature Siksika Nation, Alberta in the Season 5 finale airing Tuesday, December 10 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)…
Award-winning documentary about Colten Boushie screens at Lethbridge Public Library: November 4
(October 2019) – The National Film Board of Canada is delighted to announce the screening of their co-production, nîpawistamâsowin-We Will Stand Up, at the Lethbridge…
3 new short NFB Indigenous animations released to mark International Animation Day
(October 28, 2019) – The NFB is celebrating International Animation Day (October 28) with a special Animation Week program featuring bold and dazzling new works by animators from across Canada. NFB.ca’s Animation Week showcase offers free…
Alberta Filmmaker Invited to Sesame Street Workshop in Manhattan
July 16, 2019 (Edmonton) – Edmonton-based Metis filmmaker, Daniel Foreman, has been invited to participate in the Sesame Street Workshop Summit for Native American Writers….
Sky legend comes alive at Telus World of Science in Edmonton
by Regan Treewater (ANNews) – Since 1984, Edmonton’s Telus World of Science (formerly the Edmonton Space and Science Center), has been opening young minds to…
Dreamspeakers Festival: A wonderful celebration of Indigenous arts, film and culture
By Regan Treewater (ANNews) – This was a landmark year for the Dreamspeaker’s Film Festival and Rubaboo Arts Festival, as the two partnered for an…
Acclaimed film about Colten Boushie begins national theatrical tour on May 23 – opens in YEG on June 1
Montreal – (NFB) – Winner of the Best Canadian Feature Documentary Award at Hot Docs, Tasha Hubbard’s acclaimed nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (Downstream Documentary…