2016, 27:10 minutes, colour, English The Bear River reserve boundary cuts the people of L’sitkuk off from their ancestors’ hunting and fishing grounds. But there are old canoe routes that leave from the reserve, and […]
“Kiskisiwin (Remembering)” by Martha Stiegman and Jesse Thistle
2016, 06:20 minutes, colour, English A young Métis historian takes down Canadian pioneer mythology, with a very personal account of the impacts that version of history has played in his life. In kiskisiwin | remembering, […]
“Stolen” by Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs
Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs and Prospector Films 2015 – 07:00 minutes, colour, English 14 year old Shayna runs away from her group-home and into the truck of a dangerous man. As a result, she becomes one […]
“Mikwendan” by Lindsay Sarazin
2016 – Runtime: 4:30 A girl struggling with a life of studying learns a valuable lesson about her roots when she falls asleep. Written, shot and directed by Lindsay Sarazin / Starring: Katrina Langevin / […]
Wawasayg Supporters
Message from Clayton Windatt: I am so happy to be making Wawasayg a reality in 2016. Working as volunteers for nearly 3 years community members have all contributed various amounts of time, effort and their […]
“HIDE” by Sébastien Aubin
Canada – 2014 – 2:46 minutes directed & edited by Sébastien Aubin Synopsis: A collaborative production developed at the Banff Centre’s 2014 Aboriginal Visual Arts Residency, featuring the hand scraped hide of a barren-ground caribou […]
“Repercussions” by Terril Calder
2013 – SHORT ANIMATION – 3:45MIN DIRECTOR, ANIMATOR, WRITER: Terril Calder Audio: South River Sound / Michael Dilauro & Shawn Delnick / southriversoundrecording.com / Music: A Tribe Called Red / Project Mentor: Patricia Rozema Repercussions […]
“The Dark Comedy Program” curated by Asinabka Festival
The Dark Comedy Program Curated by Asinabka Festival Friday, December 16th @ 7pm Length: 1 hr 30 min. This program highlights short films by Indigenous filmmakers. These films were chosen to reflect a cross-section of […]
“The Hole” by Daniel Ira Couchie
The Hole – A Short Film by Daniel Ira Couchie This is a short film about isolation, desperation, depression, anger, grief, despair, sadness and acceptance. Running Time: 2 Minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.77 / Year: 2016 […]
“Rekindled” by Bradley E. Paul
A young couple peacefully end their relationship, but time seems to be the only thing they needed. Genre: Drama Running Time: 2 minutes, 43 seconds. Shooting Dates: October 28th 2016 Writer/Producer/Director: Bradley E. Paul Starring: […]
“Strangers” by Bradley E. Paul
A young couple fall in love, and then they drift apart as they become strangers. Genre: Drama Running Time: 2 minutes, 43 seconds. Shooting Dates: October 28th 2016 Writer/Producer/Director: Bradley E. Paul Starring: Dana Hodgson, […]
“The Dream” by Bradley E. Paul
An aboriginal woman, Shannon, wakes up from a strange dream that unexpectedly changes her life forever. Genre: Drama/Fantasy Running Time: 3 minutes, 5 seconds. Shooting Dates: November 5th 2016 Writer/Producer/Director: Bradley E. Paul Starring: Tasheena […]
“sweet night” by Jessie Short
sweet night Jessie Short | CANADA | 2016 | 5 MIN | SHORT DRAMA Andy is a young Métis woman living in a big city. When a friend invites Andy to accompany her to a […]
“Fractured Land” by Fiona Rayher and Damien Gillis
Fractured Land description: What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene […]
“The End of the World” by Clayton Windatt
Film Title: The End of the World Production Format: Super 8mm/Colour Screening Format: Digital Running Time: 5min / 6min with credits Recommended Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Year Production Completed: 2016 Synopsis: “The End of the World” […]
“Casualties of Modernity” by Kent Monkman
A leading authority in the diagnosis and forensic analysis of numerous conditions afflicting Modern and Contemporary Art, the Modern Wing brings compassion, dignity, and experience to the care of a thoughtfully curated wing of casualties. […]
“Braids” by Cole Forrest
“Braids” recounts the story of an Aboriginal man beaten to death from the hands of racism folk from a nearby town. The next day, his partner comes by to pick up the pieces. Bio: Cole […]
Break Something
REPORT: The Future in Safe Hands Collective conducted a series of intensives, workshops and collaborative actions as part of their OAC Northern Arts project, “Break Something” that took place during the months of February – […]
Future in Safe Hands Collective
(Image credit: Aanmitaagzi Big Medicine Studio Feb, 2016) The “Future in Safe Hands Collective” (FISH) is formed through collaborative social commentary featuring a series of locally relevant topics creating a conversation about the dichotomy found […]
Wawasayg Mandate & History
MANDATE: The Wawasayg Film Festival is a multi-day event taking place entirely on Nipissing First Nation, celebrating a diversity of activities and services that enhance the excellence of film and media arts through the lens […]
“SPIRIT OF BIRTH” by Rebeka Tabobondung
SPIRIT OF BIRTH, 2015 Duration: 11:49 min Rebeka Tabobondung After a colonial legacy of silencing Indigenous women’s wisdom, a searching mother and midwives journey to unearth traditional birth practice. They call back their ancient birthright […]
Rights: Indigenous Research
Canada was a slow to commit supporter of the “The United Nation Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” (UNDRIP) when on November 12, 2010, Canada became the second-last country in the world to sign […]
Regional Concert Series: RED RIDE TOUR
The Red Ride Tour is determined to continue blazing that trail. Rosary Spense and the Johnny’s to play Nipissing at the Big Medicine Studio Wednesday, May 4th, doors open at 7pm with the addition of […]
Wawasayg Micro-Fest: Discussing Treaties
Wawasayg Micro-Fest: Discussing Treaties Zakide, Aanmitagzi and the Wawasayg Festival are proud to present the event “Discussing Treaties” on April 20th, 2016 at 6:30pm at Big Medicine Studio 161 Couchie Memorial Drive. Zakide Co-Founder Maurice Switzer […]
Breaking Text Festival
Breaking Text Jan 26th – 28th, 2017 Breaking Text Schedule 2017 Spoken Word, Literary Readings, Workshops, Performances all responding to current social and political issues showcasing both bizarre and entertaining spectacles and all taking place […]
Nisidotan at WKP Kennedy Gallery
Working as Curator, Clayton Windatt of Zakide is working with Edgardo Moreno and Eddie Jeanveau as Composers and Audio genius to create a series of stand alone sound installations entitled “Nisidotan” or “Understand by Hearing” responding […]
Audio Research and Documentation
Researching the sounds of Lake Nipissing and surrounding bodies of Water, Eddie Jeanveau, Edgardo Moreno and Clayton Windatt explore the context of water, ice and transformation. “Nisidotan” or “Understand by Hearing” is the response to the […]
animibizo
Clayton Windatt is working on the curatorial research project “animibizo” which means, “He/She moves fast / flies away” in Ojibwe. “animibizo” references the temporary nature of bringing artists into communities and reflects on the need […]
“Indigenous North”
As the nation-state of Canada approaches its 150th anniversary in 2017, it is increasingly important for its citizens to have a greater understanding of the fundamental role played by First Peoples in its development. This […]
Nisidotan, Zakide at Ice Follies
Ojichaagobiishin: It reflects in water Saturday February 13th – Saturday February 27th 2016 Ice Follies 2016 is the sixth biennial festival of site-specific artwork on frozen Lake Nipissing, rooted in artist-run culture and community arts […]