our films
Nuu-Chah-Nulth: Reclaiming Tradition
Background
The Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations of Vancouver Island, BC are decolonizing indigenous education. They are integrating language, tradition, and land-based skills into their school curriculum to save their culture from the brink of extinction and offer a different future for the next generations. In this multiple award-winning short documentary, we meet a fisherwomen, a culture & language teacher, and a totem pole carver. All three committed to passing down their knowledge. For over a thousand years, the 14 tribes that make up the Nuu-chah-nulth nations have lived in balance with nature. Now, we see them turning to land-based skills as a tool for cultural reclamation. This film is made possible thanks to the collaboration and generosity of the Mowachaht & Muchalaht Nations.
Stage & Tongue: The Reawakening of Hul’q’umi’num’
Background
Stage & Tongue: The Reawakening of Hul'q'umi'num' follows an inspiring movement to reclaim one of British Columbia's endangered Indigenous languages through the power of theatre, community, and intergenerational learning. As fluent speakers become increasingly rare, Elders, educators, performers, and youth come together to breathe new life into Hul'q'umi'num'—transforming language from words on a page into a living, spoken tradition. Through intimate interviews, cinematic storytelling, and behind-the-scenes access to a groundbreaking stage production, the film explores how language carries identity, culture, history, and belonging. More than a documentary about preservation, Stage & Tongue is a hopeful story of resilience, reconciliation, and the enduring strength of community-led language revitalization on Vancouver Island.
Stories Beyond the Stigma
Background
Stories Beyond the Stigma — A First Nations Perspective on the Toxic Drug Emergency is a short documentary that explores the impact of stigma, discrimination, and systemic barriers during the ongoing toxic drug emergency affecting First Nations communities across British Columbia. Through a compassionate and culturally grounded lens, the video highlights the importance of Indigenous harm reduction approaches that prioritize dignity, self-determination, connection, and healing. It examines how negative attitudes toward substance use can increase isolation, discourage people from seeking support, and ultimately contribute to preventable injuries and deaths. Created to support public education and awareness, this project demonstrates the power of storytelling to communicate complex social issues with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.