In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women. Read also: - Q&A; with filmmaker Janine Windolph - Journey of Indigenous Peoples as Told By Indigenous Women Filmmakers Playlist
In this layered short film, filmmaker Janine Windolph takes her young sons fishing with their kokum (grandmother), a residential school survivor who retains a deep knowledge and memory of the land. The act of reconnecting with their homeland is a cultural and familial healing journey for the boys, who are growing up in the city. It’s also a powerful form of resistance for the women.
Read also:
- Q&A with filmmaker Janine Windolph
- Journey of Indigenous Peoples as Told By Indigenous Women Filmmakers Playlist
Âge 15 à 17 ans
Diversité - Diversité dans les communautés
Économie domestique/Étude de la famille - Développement chez les adolescents
Études autochtones - Identité/Société