A hybrid documentary film that examines the lives of Kayah George, a young Indigenous woman, and her grandmother Ta7a, the daughter of the renowned Chief Dan George. Delving into their ancestral lineage, the film takes you on a poignant journey as it highlights the significance of Kayah’s deep connection to water, revered in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation as their oldest grandmother and the birthplace of creation. Amidst the backdrop of local industries and politics, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by Indigenous youth and their efforts to reconnect with ancestral culture, water, and land. With its powerful imagery, infused with cultural nuances and the echoes of past and present Indigenous-led struggles, thisproduction carries a profound and relevant message for the present.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with the filmmakers.
A hybrid documentary film that examines the lives of Kayah George, a young Indigenous woman, and her grandmother Ta7a, the daughter of the renowned Chief Dan George. Delving into their ancestral lineage, the film takes you on a poignant journey as it highlights the significance of Kayah’s deep connection to water, revered in the Tsleil-Waututh Nation as their oldest grandmother and the birthplace of creation. Amidst the backdrop of local industries and politics, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by Indigenous youth and their efforts to reconnect with ancestral culture, water, and land. With its powerful imagery, infused with cultural nuances and the echoes of past and present Indigenous-led struggles, thisproduction carries a profound and relevant message for the present.
This screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with the filmmakers.