Yukon – Yukon comes to life through this sweeping roundup of films made across a span of eight decades.comes to life through this sweeping roundup of films made across a span of eight decades.
How People Got Fire
This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.
Voices Across the Water
There is a moment during the construction of a canoe when its true form is revealed. A hull drops into place. The elegant arc of a bow cuts forth. A similar process sometimes occurs in life, when a person finally discovers their true path. The feature documentary Voices Across the Water follows two master boat builders as they practise their art and find a way back to balance and healing.