Stories Are in Our Bones
Stories Are in Our Bones

Stories Are in Our Bones

March 08, 2020 | 11 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

Bruce McKenzie

Naomi Scott

Marian Otter

Naomi Scott

Corwyn Windolph-Turtle

Naomi Scott

Dawlari Windolph

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