Movies and TvShows featuring "native-canadian" theme.
North of 60 is a TV show set in a remote Canadian community, where the residents face challenges related to crime, drama, and mystery. The series explores the complexities of life in a rugged and isolated environment, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of the characters.
Four young women are figuring out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, to find their place in the world and, of course, try to find love. But in a small world where you or your friends have dated everyone on the rez, or the hot new guy turns out to be your cousin, it ain’t that simple. Torn between family pressure, tradition, obligation and the intoxicating freedom of the “outside world,” this fabulous foursome is on a mission to find happiness… and to find themselves.
Arctic Air is about a bush pilot operating a small airline in the Arctic region of Northern Canada, facing various challenges and adventures.
The department of Federal Justice attempts to save political face under the mask of inclusion and collaboration as they take control of the Tribal Police Force that governs the four Indian Reserves that surround the city. Interim Tribal Chief Samantha Woodburn attempts to overcome political red tape and must also prove herself amongst the old-white-boys club of the Metro Police. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, she navigates politics and procedure as she clashes with her new partner, Chuck "Buke" Bukansky, a seasoned but broken-down Metro Police detective.
Who would have thought that Canadian history could be so much fun? Blackfly is set in the 18th century fur-trading post of Fort Simpson-Eaton and is a hysterical romp through the backwoods of Canada when the British ruled, the French explored, and beaver was king.
Some up-and-coming comics explore friendship, race, masculinity, and more throught the sketches they perform across the country.The series stars Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen.
In Clearcut, a lawyer named Peter returns to his hometown to defend a Native American man who has been wronged by a logging company. As Peter delves into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and injustice. With the help of a wise spiritual guide, he fights to bring the truth to light and seek justice for the oppressed.
Cree Matriarch Aline Spears survives Canada's residential school system to continue her family's generational fight in the face of systemic starvation, racism, and sexual abuse. The story unfolds over one hundred years with a cumulative force that propels us into the future.
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.
Those Who Come, Will Hear is a documentary that focuses on the challenges faced by native communities in Canada as they strive to preserve their languages, traditions, and cultural identity in the face of colonization and modernization. The film explores the importance of oral tradition, the decline of native languages, the impact of education systems on indigenous communities, and the efforts made by elders to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. It also highlights the resilience and vitality of native cultures and the threat they face in the modern world.
A classic concert by Gordon Lightfoot from 1972, accompanied by Red Shea and Richard Haynes. They perform songs including Summer Side of Life, Saturday Clothes, That's What You Get For Loving Me, Affair on 8th Avenue, If I Could Read Your Mind, Steel Rail Blues, Ten Degrees and Getting Colder, Early Morning Rain, Me and Bobby McGee, Minstrel of the Dawn and Canadian Pacific Trilogy.
Dance Me Outside is a comedy crime drama set in Ontario, Canada. The story revolves around a group of Native American friends who seek revenge and navigate their lives in a Native American reservation. Based on the novel, the movie explores family relationships, college life, and Indigenous culture in Canada.
In the 17th century, a Native American tribe's peaceful existence is disrupted by the arrival of European colonizers. A student and teacher clash over cultural assimilation, while a missionary aims to convert the tribe. Amidst the conflict, a wolf is killed and tensions escalate, leading to a tragic murder and the threat of cultural genocide.
Through Black Spruce follows the journey of a young Cree woman, who travels from her home in northern Canada to Toronto in search of her missing sister. As she delves deeper into the city's underworld, she discovers dark secrets and faces dangerous encounters that challenge her perception of reality.
During World War II, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer goes undercover as an escaped prisoner of war to infiltrate a Nazi spy ring hiding in the Canadian wilderness. He must navigate through treacherous snow-covered terrain, face betrayal and danger, and uncover their secret mission before it's too late.
This documentary chronicles the story of Darrell Night, an Indigenous man who was dumped by two police officers in a barren field on the outskirts of Saskatoon in January 2000, during -20° C temperatures. He survived, but he was stunned to hear that the frozen body of another Indigenous man was discovered in the same area.
ARCTIC SUMMER is a poetic meditation on Tuktoyaktuk, an Indigenous community in the Arctic. The film captures Tuk during one of the last summers before climate change forced Tuk's coastal population to relocate to more habitable land.
Hochelaga, Land of Souls is a historical drama film that takes viewers on a journey through the history of Montreal, Canada. The movie explores the rich cultural heritage of the city, focusing on the lives of the Native Canadian inhabitants, particularly the Mohawk tribe. Through archaeological discoveries, the film delves into the layers of history that lie beneath the modern cityscape.
Elliot Page brings attention to the injustices and injuries caused by environmental racism in his home province, in this urgent documentary on Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women fighting to protect their communities, their land, and their futures.
Trickster follows a high school student who, after encountering a talking crow, gets tangled up in supernatural occurrences. Set in a world where mythical creatures exist alongside humans, the show explores themes of indigenous culture, urban fantasy, and coming-of-age.