KAYAK TO KLEMTU ZOE HOPKINS | HEILTSUK, MOHAWK2017 | 90 MINS 14-year-old Ella is determined to travel the length of the Inside Passage, along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest by kayak in order to testify against a proposed pipeline that would see oil tanker traffic through her beloved homeland waters. She’s prepared to […]
Friday 23 March1:30 – 2:45 pmNgā Purapura This programme of short films contains fun and interesting films for all ages with community, environmental and identity related themes. THE THREE SISTERS COMMUNITY GARDEN Zach Greenleaf Mi’gmaq Zachary Greenleaf, a young Mi’gmaq from Gesgapegiag, tries to reintroduce the «three sisters» in his community. THE MĀORI SIDE STEPS […]
Friday 23 March9:30 – 11:30 amNgā Purapura This programme of short films was selected for rangatahi as they make their way towards adulthood. Recommended for ages 13 + WAITING Amberley Jo Aumua Ngāti Haua Two boys wait at a dairy for a phone call. SNOW Nivi Pedersen Greenlandic Inuit Shovelling snow in the capital of […]
THURSDAY 22 MARCH1:40 – 2:40 PMNgā Purapura This programme of short films features a selection of largely animated films that explore language, culture, youth and environmental issues. SUN & THE GREAT FROG Joseph ErbCherokee A Cherokee Eclipse Story in the Cherokee Language. POSSUM Dave WhiteheadNgāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu Possum is a tale of two […]