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Willie Dunn: In Memory of the Legendary Mi’kmaq Filmmaker | Curator’s Perspective

Willie Dunn: In Memory of the Legendary Mi’kmaq Filmmaker | Curator’s Perspective

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Willie Dunn’s passing, this instalment of Curator’s Perspective explores and showcases the films made by this acclaimed Mi’kmaq artist at the NFB.

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 13)

Home-School Activities from NFB Education (Week 13)

NFB Education celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with a selection of films perfect for the entire family. Happy viewing.

imagineNATIVE Celebrates 20 Years of Visual Sovereignty

imagineNATIVE Celebrates 20 Years of Visual Sovereignty

ImagineNATIVE is turning 20 this year and the NFB, a long-time friend of the festival, is heading to the anniversary edition with nine projects — a slate that includes four world premieres.

Where the Sun Rises: The Films of Alanis Obomsawin

Where the Sun Rises: The Films of Alanis Obomsawin

When asked about her creative process, Alanis Obomsawin, the renowned Abenaki filmmaker, always says that first she listens—without a camera in the room—to people share their stories

Got shots? Seeking Images of Mary Two-Axe Earley

Got shots? Seeking Images of Mary Two-Axe Earley

The term ‘archival material’ covers a dizzying spectrum of possibilities, everything from radio interviews to family snapshots, and it can provide the lifeblood to a historical documentary. Just ask Courtney...

If These Walls Could Talk: 7 Portraits Of The NFB

If These Walls Could Talk: 7 Portraits Of The NFB

Before our headquarters moves, we wanted to immortalize people and places that shaped the NFB. Explore this series of portraits by Stephan Ballard.

The First Indigenous-made Film I Ever Saw

The First Indigenous-made Film I Ever Saw

The very first Indigenous-made film I saw was Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child by Alanis Obomsawin, and it was the first time I felt that a filmmaker could understand Indigenous social-political issues.

Indigenous Renaissance: 10 to Watch at the NFB

Indigenous Renaissance: 10 to Watch at the NFB

"Canada, are you ready to see what needs to be seen?” Indigenous filmmaking flourishes at the NFB.

Hothouse Catches New Indigenous Wave

Hothouse Catches New Indigenous Wave

The latest incarnation of Hothouse, the NFB’s world-renowned animation mentorship program, kicks off on February 18, fuelled by all the dynamism and vision of a new wave of Indigenous storytellers...

#MyNFB: Remembering the Oka Crisis with Rocks at Whiskey Trench

#MyNFB: Remembering the Oka Crisis with Rocks at Whiskey Trench

I first came across Rocks at Whiskey Trench as supplemental course material during my undergrad. Initially, I was interested in the film because it spotlighted an element of the Oka Crisis of 1990

NFB: Crucible for the Creative Feature Doc

NFB: Crucible for the Creative Feature Doc

More popular than ever but notoriously hard to finance, the creative feature documentary is flourishing at the National Film Board.

Last Week on NFB.ca: The NFB at TIFF, Part 2

Last Week on NFB.ca: The NFB at TIFF, Part 2

As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) winds to a close, we've got 5 more classic NFB films that appeared at the festival for you to watch free!