Indigenous Film from BC & Beyond
All videos in this collection were made by First Nations youth participants in Reel Youth programs.
How to talk about sex
Made in Maple Ridge, BC at the YouthCO 2012 First Direction Youth Conference, with First Nations youth from BC/ 3.5 min
Based on a true story from a First Nations youth, a mother’s plan backfires, and opens up an uneasy conversation.Come Home
Made in Maple Ridge, BC at the YouthCO 2012 First Direction Youth Conference with First Nations youth and elders from BC/ 6 min
Gerry Oleman shares an elder’s perspective on sex, acceptance and respect.Standing in unity, Living Our rights
Made in Maple Ridge, BC with the Unified Aboriginal Youth Collective, with First Nations youth from BC/ 11.5 min
This film documents a gathering of First Nations youth at the Unified Aboriginal Youth Collective.Responsibility stories
Made in Vancouver, BC with First Nations youth and elders and the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society/ 10 min
First Nations elders and youth in care share their stories and assert healing through their rights and responsibilities.Untold stories
Made by First Nations youth and elders in Fort liard, NT/ 12.5 min
Elders in the north share their history.Boogie man
Made by First Nations youth in Fort liard, NT/ 4.5 min
A scary forest monster shows a group of youth why inclusion is important.Be Heard
Made in Vancouver, BC with First Nations youth and the Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society/ 3.75 min
Youth living in care use hip hop to share their experiences growing up outside of their culture and traditions.Hope behind bars
Made in Burnaby, BC with First Nations youth from across BC/ 7.25 min
This is a music video created by youth at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre. It is a deeply honest glimpse into their lives.