Karihwanoron: Precious Things (2017)
A small community bands together around a Mohawk immersion school they founded to keep their language alive.
Yagorihwanirats, a Mohawk child from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec, attends a unique and special school: Karihwanoron. It is a Mohawk immersion program that teaches Mohawk language, culture and philosophy. Yagorihwanirats is so excited to go to school that she never wants to miss a day – even if she is sick.
Director: Roxxan Whitebean
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Cast
- Wentenhawi Elijah - Himself
- Yahorihwanirats Shilling - Herself
Screenplay
Music: Chris Leon
Cinematography: Josh Usheroff
Editing: Susan Shanks
Production: Whitebean Media Arts
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, quebec, education, mohawk, aboriginal, kanien'kéha, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Karihwanoron: Precious Things about?
- Yagorihwanirats, a Mohawk child from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec, attends a unique and special school: Karihwanoron. It is a Mohawk immersion program that teaches Mohawk language, culture and philosophy. Yagorihwanirats is so excited to go to school that she never wants to miss a day – even if she is sick.
- Who directed Karihwanoron: Precious Things?
- Karihwanoron: Precious Things was directed by Roxxan Whitebean.
- Who stars in Karihwanoron: Precious Things?
- Karihwanoron: Precious Things stars Wentenhawi Elijah, Yahorihwanirats Shilling.
- How long is Karihwanoron: Precious Things?
- Karihwanoron: Precious Things has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Karihwanoron: Precious Things?
- Karihwanoron: Precious Things is a Documentary film.
- Where was Karihwanoron: Precious Things produced?
- Karihwanoron: Precious Things was produced in Canada.