Gifts From the Elders (2013)
Follows five Anishinaabe youth on a summer research project with their Elders, whose stories guide them on a journey back to proceeding generations that lived a healthy lifestyle off of the land. Their stories chronicle the devastating impact that environmental and cultural dispossession had on the flow of knowledge from Elders to youth, and ultimately on the health of their people. As their summer comes to an end, the youth emerge with "gifts" of knowledge and teachings from their Elders, inspiring a renewed determination to forge a hopeful and healthy future for the next generation.
Director: James M. Fortier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 16, 2013
Cast
- Wab Kinew - Narrator
Screenplay
Editing: James M. Fortier
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gifts From the Elders about?
- Follows five Anishinaabe youth on a summer research project with their Elders, whose stories guide them on a journey back to proceeding generations that lived a healthy lifestyle off of the land. Their stories chronicle the devastating impact that environmental and cultural dispossession had on the flow of knowledge from Elders to youth, and ultimately on the health of their people. As their summer comes to an end, the youth emerge with "gifts" of knowledge and teachings from their Elders, inspiring a renewed determination to forge a hopeful and healthy future for the next generation.
- Who directed Gifts From the Elders?
- Gifts From the Elders was directed by James M. Fortier.
- Who stars in Gifts From the Elders?
- Gifts From the Elders stars Wab Kinew.
- How long is Gifts From the Elders?
- Gifts From the Elders has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Gifts From the Elders?
- Gifts From the Elders is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gifts From the Elders produced?
- Gifts From the Elders was produced in Canada.