Vistas - Little Thunder

Combining archival photos with new and found footage, Red Ochre is a personal, impressionistic rendering of what it's like growing up Mi'kmaq in Newfoundland, while living in a culture of denial. Vistas - 13 short films on the theme of "nationhood". Produced by the National Film Board of Canada and APTN.

Court métrage d'animation inspiré de la légende micmaque, Petit Tonnerre examine l'humour autochtone. Nous suivons Little Thunder qui, à contrecoeur, quitte sa famille pour entreprendre un long voyage en canot qui fera de lui un homme. VISTAS - 13 courts métrages sur le thème du « statut de nation ». Produit par l'Office national du film du Canada et APTN.

Waseteg is the story of a young Mi'kmaq girl whose name means "the light from the dawn." Sadly, her mother dies while giving birth and, though her father works very hard to provide for his family, Waseteg is surrounded by the bitterness and loneliness felt by her sisters. As a young girl, Waseteg looks for solace in nature, and dreams of the stories she's heard in the village - including one about Walqwan, the mysterious boy living across the river. Eventually, with the gentle care of the boy's grandmother, Waseteg succeeds in finding Walqwan, discovering the Spirit Path, and restoring love to her family. A short story about dreams, courage, identity, creation and embracing our Elders, Waseteg showcases Phyllis Grant's signature style of bold lines, bright colours and simple movements. The film is beautifully narrated by legendary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin.