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Get to know us! Makwa Creative is an Anishinaabe production company. We tell our stories, our way. Documentaries, podcasts, journalism.
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Joined September 2021
Reporter @Sevawood reflects on her time with David Suzuki for a documentary about the fight to protect old-growth forests in Clayoquot Sound, produced by @CreativeMakwa & @AnticaLTD, in this week’s newsletter:
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HAPPY LAUNCH DAY!! Check out War For The Woods on The Nature of Things. This is one of David Suzuki’s final shows. We worked with many, including @thenarwhalca’s @Sevawood What has changed in the 30 years since the action against Clayoquot Sound? Streaming now on @cbcgem
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Police should NOT be the ones to address a wellness check!! Fund mental health, mental health workers, NOT police..
Chantel Moore inquest recommends police have better access to ‘less lethal tools‘ and training, jurors determine death was homicide @APTNNews
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There aren’t many programs that seek out and nurture emerging Indigenous authors, pairing them with Indigenous mentors but last year, authors @apihtawikosisan @richardvancamp @kimagewheeler @NormaDunning5 and I helped @audible_ca create one. Check out these incredible talents!👇🏽
Our Indigenous Writers’ Circle in Canada, developed with @YuluPR, pairs emerging writers from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities with mentors who help them perfect their craft and tell their stories. Meet members of our inaugural cohort below.
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Looking forward to being a part of this with moderator @conniewalker. So much to talk about: Indigenous Voices on Reckoning and Reconciliation
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Hamilton artist Tom Wilson hopes new film will help put 'Mohawk culture into the light where it belongs' | CBC News
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Beautiful Scars, a documentary based on Tom Wilson’s memoir, unravels his family history and, eventually, follows him from Hamilton to the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawà:ke, just south of Montreal. The...
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Our team in action! Interviewing Cassidy Caron, the new leader of the Métis National Council after her delegation's visit with Pope Francis in Rome. Big thanks to Matt LeMay for the pic. #documentary
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Hey! Check it out ... applications now open for the @audible_ca Indigenous Writers' Circle
Audible #Indigenous Writers’ Circle is a 6 month mentorship and workshop program for emerging #FirstNations, #Inuit and #Métis writers looking to elevate their stories. Apply to 2022 program now: https://t.co/kQISLNy9PE
#AudibleWritersCircle
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Congratulations to you all!
The winner of the Ted Rogers Best Feature Length Documentary, presented by @AboutRogers, is “Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy.” #CdnScreenAwards
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Scarborough wins 3 Canadian Screen Awards, including best motion picture | CBC News https://t.co/2tUFxBuaiV
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Critical darling Scarborough came out on top at the final night of the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards, winning best motion picture, achievement in direction and performance by an actor in a leading role...
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This was amazing to see. Congratulations to @KathleenNB @Kayla_Grey and @amanda_parris! You are paving the way forward. 💜
The best part of all of this has been sharing it with @KathleenNB and @Kayla_Grey. Thank you @TheCdnAcademy for inviting us to pause and celebrate our journeys. ❤️
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It was a long road to Rome for residential school survivor Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He finally faced the Pope, told his story. Much respect. @AFN_Updates
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Opinion: Radical change is overdue for the Thunder Bay Police Service and board - time to abolish it and let Anishinabeg and Mushkegowuk create a new way forward /via @globeandmail
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How many more Indigenous dead must be refused the dignity of a proper police investigation before we consider abolishing the institutions that have consistently been found to be fault?
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A note of appreciation, sincere thanks to the Indigenous Screen Office @screen_office for the incredible support you show our creatives, our power of story. The ISO is helping us bring a dream project forward, a story that should never have been ignored. Very grateful. Miigwech
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Happy International Kwe Day from us at Makwa Creative, the executive producers of @AuntieUp1!! Everyone needs an Auntie!! Find us on @amazonmusic @ApplePodcasts @Spotify
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Important piece by @thenarwhal SNC-Lavalin, Kinross Gold among Canadian players still dealing in Russian resources:
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Despite sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, Canadian companies SNC-Lavalin, Kinross Gold and Magna still have dealings in the country
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Super jazzed our doc, Mashkawi-manidoo bimaadiziwin is part of the Mother Tongue Festival. Join us online! https://t.co/1RMG9LYfmn
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Looking forward to this ...#ThePorter
Tomorrow's cover: @ronnierowejr & @_mounatraore get on board The Porter, a historic new series about Black excellence in Canada. 📸 @Lachancephoto at @TORailwayMuseum. Pick up copies on Gateway Newstands at TTC & GO stations. Or read the whole story here: https://t.co/yPzRRxHgn0
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