From Earth to Sky explores the work of seven unique and accomplished Indigenous architects as they design and complete extraordinary buildings in cities and communities across North America and Turtle Island in Lake Erie. The architects featured are Tammy Eagle Bull and Douglas Cardinal, the first Indigenous architects in North America. Others featured are Wanda Dalla Costa, Alfred Waugh, Brian Porter, Daniel Glenn and Patrick Stewart—all of whom define their individuality and artistry through their principles of protecting the planet. Diverse in gender, age and artistic approach, each relates harrowing tales of dysfunction, poverty, violence, and assimilation, ultimately overcoming adversity to become the top in their field.
- Year2021
- Runtime72 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorRon Chapman
From Earth to Sky explores the work of seven unique and accomplished Indigenous architects as they design and complete extraordinary buildings in cities and communities across North America and Turtle Island in Lake Erie. The architects featured are Tammy Eagle Bull and Douglas Cardinal, the first Indigenous architects in North America. Others featured are Wanda Dalla Costa, Alfred Waugh, Brian Porter, Daniel Glenn and Patrick Stewart—all of whom define their individuality and artistry through their principles of protecting the planet. Diverse in gender, age and artistic approach, each relates harrowing tales of dysfunction, poverty, violence, and assimilation, ultimately overcoming adversity to become the top in their field.
- Year2021
- Runtime72 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorRon Chapman