This film can only be viewed in British Columbia.
This film includes a pre-recorded Q&A. You may choose to watch it before or after the film by clicking on the Q&A button on the right hand side of this page.
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Another Word for Learning
Aisha is done with the public school system. The young Kwakwaka’wakw girl attends a Downtown Eastside elementary school where she recognizes the pressure placed upon her classmates to conform. Despite her young age, she is clear about what she wants—agency over her own education. Aisha’s desire to determine her education on her own terms is supported by her mother Gunargie (a self-taught multimedia artist and longtime radio host) who attended a residential school.
As Aisha explores learning outside of a brick and mortar school—including homeschooling and the now closed Windsor House School—she and her mother navigate the complexities and legacies of institutions pushing Indigenous people to assimilate. Another Word for Learning shows the possibilities for decolonial and sovereign learning through the powerful relationship between mother and daughter. -MM
Preceded by
My Favourite Food is Indian Tacos, my Favourite Drink is Iced Tea and my Favourite Thing is Drumming
Derius Matchewan, Canada, 2018, 4 mins
Did you enjoy this film? Have any comments or questions? You can send filmmakers your feedback by leaving them a written or video note at feedback@doxafestival.ca.
A young filmmaker named Derius shares how drumming has become his source of courage and self-expression. -SW
- Year2018
- Runtime4 minutes
- CountryCanada
- DirectorDerius Matchewan
This film can only be viewed in British Columbia.
This film includes a pre-recorded Q&A. You may choose to watch it before or after the film by clicking on the Q&A button on the right hand side of this page.
Media Partner
Community Partner
Another Word for Learning
Aisha is done with the public school system. The young Kwakwaka’wakw girl attends a Downtown Eastside elementary school where she recognizes the pressure placed upon her classmates to conform. Despite her young age, she is clear about what she wants—agency over her own education. Aisha’s desire to determine her education on her own terms is supported by her mother Gunargie (a self-taught multimedia artist and longtime radio host) who attended a residential school.
As Aisha explores learning outside of a brick and mortar school—including homeschooling and the now closed Windsor House School—she and her mother navigate the complexities and legacies of institutions pushing Indigenous people to assimilate. Another Word for Learning shows the possibilities for decolonial and sovereign learning through the powerful relationship between mother and daughter. -MM
Preceded by
My Favourite Food is Indian Tacos, my Favourite Drink is Iced Tea and my Favourite Thing is Drumming
Derius Matchewan, Canada, 2018, 4 mins
Did you enjoy this film? Have any comments or questions? You can send filmmakers your feedback by leaving them a written or video note at feedback@doxafestival.ca.
A young filmmaker named Derius shares how drumming has become his source of courage and self-expression. -SW
- Year2018
- Runtime4 minutes
- CountryCanada
- DirectorDerius Matchewan