Children's Film Festival Seattle 2024

Indigenous Inspirations (Ages 13+)

Expired February 11, 2024 7:59 AM
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7 films in package
Sek Buy - The Ritual to the Sun (El Ritual al Sol)
Every June, the Nasa people of Southern Colombia celebrate the beginning of the solar year with Sek Buy, a ritual to the Sun. In this gorgeously animated film, a 10-year-old Nasa girl named Aurora discovers how this sacred calendar keeps her people in harmony with Mother Earth. As Aurora goes on an unexpected journey with deities and wise men alike, she explores her culture with pride and joy.
The Scissors (Les ciseaux)
At the sound of cardboard being cut, Annette remembers the first time she cut out animal silhouettes and passes on this talent to her daughter Katia.
Our Way (Nimeshkanaminan)
Two young Innu women take up the old roads of the past to revive the identity of their Nation; a tribute to the Elders, the territory and the Innu people.
Aikāne
A mysterious youth uses his shapeshifting powers to rescue a valiant warrior wounded in battle against foreign invaders. The real adventure begins when they fall in love.
Closed captions available
La chasse aux grenouilles de la rue Wemotaci
Thirteen-year-old Sami loves animals of all types and sizes. In this intimate short, she shares her frog hunting technique and favourite place to get away to find these small amphibians.
I See (Ni Wapiten)
Ni Wapiten is a plea to better respect Mother Earth. In this poetic film, we follow a child's journey through the woods to his community's local dump. Playfully, he reuses the waste to build a bear, symbolizing nature.
I Won't Stand For It
Miyawata is a 15-year old Indigenous activist from Winnipeg, Canada, who never hesitates speak up for what she believes in. She’s on a mission to help Indigenous voices be heard and included, and she’s the very first organizer of school strikes for the climate in her hometown.

This collection of documentary and narrative shorts showcases different Indigenous stories from around the world. From climate activism to following the portage routes of their ancestors, the kids and characters in these stories are sure to inspire you!


This program will also screen in person at NWFF on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 1:30pm! VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes are available.

Every June, the Nasa people of Southern Colombia celebrate the beginning of the solar year with Sek Buy, a ritual to the Sun. In this gorgeously animated film, a 10-year-old Nasa girl named Aurora discovers how this sacred calendar keeps her people in harmony with Mother Earth. As Aurora goes on an unexpected journey with deities and wise men alike, she explores her culture with pride and joy.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    7 minutes
  • Language
    Nasa Yuwe
  • Country
    Colombia
  • Premiere
    Seattle
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    William Cayapur Delgado
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