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“Indian Horse” tells the story of an Ojibway boy forced into a Canadian residential school in the late 1950s. Saul Indian Horse has a talent for hockey, which becomes his escape in the face of strict oppression and alienation from his culture. The film is difficult to watch because it depicts abuses residential school survivors suffered. But it’s earning praise for its unflinching portrayal of one of Canada’s most shameful policies. We’ll hear from those involved in the film about researching and conveying an ultimately hopeful story about a distressing time in history.
Guests:
Ajuawak Kapashesit (Waskaganish Cree from Moose Factory, Ontario and descendant of the White Earth Ojibwe) – actor, writer, filmmaker and linguist
Paula Devonshire (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation) – producer for “Indian Horse”
Forrest Goodluck (Diné, Mandan, Hidatsa and Tsimshian) – actor
Break 1 Music: Anasazi Sun (song) Injunuity (artist) Fight For Survival (album)
Break 2 Music: Grass Dance (song) Tha Tribe (artist) Warriors In The Mist (album)
