Movies and TvShows featuring "metis" theme.

Strange Empire is a TV show set in the Canadian Wild West during the late 1860s. It follows the story of a group of strong and resilient women who navigate the challenges of the era, including racism, power struggles, and the fight for survival in a harsh environment.

Foster Child is a documentary short film that dives into the life of a foster child in Canada. It delves into the challenges faced by the protagonist, who is of indigenous descent, and highlights the importance of stability and love in their upbringing. The film sheds light on the unique struggles faced by indigenous foster children and the impact of the system on their lives.

Women in the Shadows (1992) is a documentary that delves into the untold stories of indigenous women in Canada. It sheds light on their struggles, resilience, and contributions to society. The film focuses on the rich history of indigenous cultures, the challenges faced by indigenous women, and their role in shaping Canadian history. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at the lives and experiences of indigenous women in Western Canada, particularly in Manitoba and the Hudson Bay region. It highlights their unique perspectives, the impact of colonization, and the ongoing fight for recognition and rights.

The story of a fictional town suffering from an outbreak of severe water contamination.

Part of the Daughters of the Country series, this film, set in the 1850s, unfolds against the backdrop of the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly of the fur trade. In protest, some Métis engage in trade with the Americans. Madeleine, the Métis common-law wife of a Hudson's Bay Company clerk, is torn between loyalty to her husband and loyalty to her brother, a freetrader. Even more shattering, a change in company policy destroys Madeleine's happy and secure life, forcing her to re-evaluate her identity.

An Apache of mixed blood tries to make peace between Indians and whites.

Animated film of a traditional Franco-Manitoban tale that resembles the story of the first Christmas.

A film about the actions of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.

After marrying a settler, Mary Two-Axe Earley lost her legal status as a First Nations woman. Dedicating her life to activism, she campaigned to have First Nations women's rights restored and coordinated a movement that continues to this day. Kahnawake filmmaker Courtney Montour honours this inspiring leader while drawing attention to contemporary injustices that remain in this era of truth and reconciliation.

Set in 1815, this is the dramatic story of a child of the fur trade, son of a Native mother and a Scottish-Canadian fur trader. John Mackenzie's father is a wintering partner of the Montréal-based North West Company, which was for decades the wealthiest merchant enterprise in North America. To mark his entry into adulthood, twelve-year-old John is travelling for the first time to Fort William, the Company's lavish winter headquarters by Lake Superior. In following his journey, the film reveals the complex network of people--Scottish, French and Native Canadian--that made up fur-trading society and gave a unique flavor to the opening up of Canada's northwest.

Whilst embarking on a lesbian relationship with the new girl in town, a Métis woman’s life is rocked to the core when her estranged mother returns.

How the Fiddle Flows follows Canada's great rivers west along the fur-trading route of the early Europeans. The newcomers introduced the fiddle to the Aboriginal people they intermarried with along the way. A generation later, their mixed-blood offspring would blend European folk tunes with First Nations rhythms to create a rich and distinct musical tradition. From the Gaspé Peninsula, north to Hudson Bay and to the Prairies, How the Fiddle Flows reveals how a distinctive Metis identity and culture were shaped over time. Featuring soaring performances by some of Canada's best known fiddlers and step dancers and narrated by award-winning actress Tantoo Cardinal.

Cree director Alexandra Lazarowich riffs off classic verité cinema to craft a contemporary portrait of Métis women net fishing in Northern Alberta.

This feature documentary uses animation, archival stills and live-action footage to detail the history of women's participation in the largely male-dominated world of baseball and softball. Zany and affectionate, it features 7-year-olds learning the rules and skills of the game and 50-year-olds hitting home runs, from the early days of the Bloomer Girls to the heyday of the Colorado Silver Bullets.

Nose and Tina is a thought-provoking documentary short that delves into the interconnected themes of reproduction, prostitution, and sexuality. Through the lens of First Nations, Indigenous Peoples, and Métis women, the film explores the nuanced complexities of these issues within the context of family and social concerns. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by marginalized communities and sheds light on the experiences of those who have often been silenced.

The Red Dress is a thought-provoking movie that delves into the struggles and triumphs of Indigenous people, particularly the Metis community. It follows the life of a young indigenous woman named Sarah as she navigates the complexities of her cultural identity. Through love, loss, and self-discovery, Sarah confronts the challenges of preserving her heritage while pursuing her dreams.

This short documentary follows Frank Ladouceur, a man who lives alone for months at a time, trapping muskrat in the vast, desolate wilderness of northern Alberta. He receives no visitors, and rarely voyages to his family home in Fort Chipewyan. What some may consider an unthinkably lonely, isolated existence is the calling of this fiercely independent Métis man. Remarkably determined and self-sufficient, Frank makes his home in the wild bush.

Opera by Harry Somers portraying Metis leader Louis Riel and his Northwest Rebellion.