In the heart of the Sahtu Territory, NT, a unique filmmaking program took place at Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita, where students embarked on a meaningful journey to create mini documentaries about three respected Elders from their community.
This program aimed to bridge generations, allowing students to engage directly with the Elders, learn from their rich stories, and preserve their cultural heritage through film. Over the course of the project, students developed essential skills in storytelling, camera operation, and editing, all while fostering deep connections with the Elders.
As they collaborated on these films, students not only honed their technical abilities but also gained invaluable insights into the traditions, values, and experiences that shape their community. The resulting mini documentaries serve as a powerful testament to the importance of intergenerational relationships and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge.
This initiative highlights the vital role of storytelling in maintaining cultural identity and empowering youth to connect with their roots. Through their work, the students of Chief Albert Wright School celebrated the legacies of their Elders, ensuring that their stories are shared and cherished for generations to come.
In our work we strive to embody what we hope to see in the world—a just humanity and community in which people are free to be themselves fully and without fear. A community where no one is exiled or silenced because of gender, gender expression, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual/affectional orientation, age, class, physical character or disability. We believe in the power of storytelling to make connections across difference.
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CHIEF ALBERT WRIGHT SCHOOL
