The Federal Court has set aside Chair Chotalia’s decision to dismiss the First Nations child welfare case and returned the matter to Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for a new hearing.
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Johnny Depp Gets Seal Of Approval From Native American Elders, During Filming Of 'The Lone Ranger'
Johnny Depp met with Navajo leaders to check that they are happy with his portrayal of Native American hero, Tonto,in his upcoming film The Lone Ranger
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AMAI 2012 Video Screening (Winnipeg)
Video Pool Media Art Centre invites you to join us for a presentation of AMAI 2012’s videos!
Snacks and beverages will be served.
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The Aboriginal Media Art Initiative (AMAI) 2012 is a one-month all expenses paid residency in Winnipeg designed to assist northern, rural and urban Aboriginal artists with the creation of a short video or media art piece. AMAI is open to all aboriginal artists of all levels of experience in video and media arts and with an interest or proficiency in art within all disciplines.
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Films:
TIK-A-LEE-KICK | 2:30 | English | 2012
Director: Anna-Celestrya Carr
An honest and candid telling of a young Aboriginal woman’s perspective on the role of the ‘Little People’.
STANDING BEAR | 2mins | English | 2012
Director: Curtis Beardy
A young man reflects on what the ‘skin war’ means to him.
THUNDER INSIDE OF ME | 2:30 | English | 2012
Director: Alison Campeau
On a hill, a girl re-imagines her journey of survival. Spoken word and layered visuals create an intense urban tale of personal transformation.
AWENA KENA (Who Are You?) | | English & Cree | 3:45 | 2012
Director: Shaylene Constant
Haunted by visions of serpents and taunted by dark thoughts, a young woman addresses what might be a family curse.
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Special Thank You:
Leah Decter, Darryl Nepinak, Hope Peterson + Amanda Smart for their invaluable mentoring throughout this Initiative.
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In partnership with APTN’s Digital Drum
http://blog.digitaldrum.ca/
Proudly supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and Culture, Heritage + Tourism MB.
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Ekosi,
Kevin Lee Burton
AMAI Program Coordinator
We should always encourage creativity in our kids. This kid has got to be one of the coolest 9 year old’s.
The Final Day at the 2012 Arctic Winter Games
Megan Checks out more of the Dene Games
Check out some shoutouts from the Arctic Winter Games as well as a little sneak peak at Digital Drum’s Nick Johnson Freestyling.
Snow Sculpture Update!
