Our Maternal Home (2024)

Cast

• Dawlari Windolph - Self
• Corwyn Windolph-Turtle - Self
• Annie Charles - Self
• Albert Ottereyes - Self
• Devon Neeposh Ottereyes - Self
• Irene Otter - Self
• Janine Windolph - Self
• Phyllis Blacksmith - Self
• Maggie Etapp - Self
• Roy Ottereyes - Self

Screenplay

• Janine Windolph

Keywords

indigenous, family history, first nations, cree

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Maternal Home about?

Filmmaker and educator Janine Windolph ventures from Saskatchewan to Quebec with her two teens and younger sister, tracing their familial origins to the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi. Against the scenic backdrop of these Traditional Lands, Elders offer newfound interdependence and hands-on learning, transforming this humble visit into a sensory-filled expression of reclamation and resilience. Our Maternal Home lovingly establishes a heart-centred form of resistance to confront and heal from the generational impacts of cultural disconnection, making space for what comes next.

Who directed Our Maternal Home?

Our Maternal Home was directed by Janine Windolph.

Who stars in Our Maternal Home?

Our Maternal Home stars Dawlari Windolph, Corwyn Windolph-Turtle, Annie Charles, Albert Ottereyes, Devon Neeposh Ottereyes, Irene Otter.

How long is Our Maternal Home?

Our Maternal Home has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).

What genre is Our Maternal Home?

Our Maternal Home is a Documentary film.

Where was Our Maternal Home produced?

Our Maternal Home was produced in Canada.