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National Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022

National Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022

NFB Education is proud to partner with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to help teachers educate students about Indigenous realities during National Truth and Reconciliation Week, as well...

Mini-Lesson for Freedom Road

Mini-Lesson for Freedom Road

Enjoy a new mini-lesson on the series Freedom Road that explores themes such as clean water and community roles for students aged 13+!

Indigenous Resistance and Culture: Four Films Depicting the First Nations Struggle for Survival and Identity

Indigenous Resistance and Culture: Four Films Depicting the First Nations Struggle for Survival and Identity

The films discussed in these blogs can help viewers rethink Canada’s relationship to First Nations peoples, who struggle to defend the rights they’ve won through the courts and/or treaties.

Freedom Road | The Power of Indigenous Activism and Community Involvement

Freedom Road | The Power of Indigenous Activism and Community Involvement

The five-part Freedom Road (2019) documentary series reveals the key role of community engagement and activism within the First Nations.

Freedom Road: Angelina McLeod Makes her Way Home

Freedom Road: Angelina McLeod Makes her Way Home

Angelina McLeod returns to the Shoal Lake 40 First Nation to participate in a momentous collective action.

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.

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.

Mobilize! NFB Puts Truth & Reconciliation Onscreen

Mobilize! NFB Puts Truth & Reconciliation Onscreen

“Stories are wondrous things. And they are dangerous,” says Thomas King. King knows a thing or two about storytelling and its cultural clout. Born to a Cherokee father and Greek/German...