Yakonnhéhkwen

Yakonnhéhkwen is a Kenyen’kéha word
meaning “it sustains her”. This short film
is about one woman in the depths of
depression finding healing, self-value
and her culture through the Iroquoian
art of black ash basketry


Duration 16 Minutes
Language English
Year 2019
Indigenous Nation Kanyen’kehá:ka

Director Candace Maracle