The Walk a Mile Film Project : Coming to terms ; We are all treaty people ; A legacy of struggle ; Targets & Heroes [Heros]; The way forward ; Compilation

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The Walk-A-Mile Film Project, which premiered on February 6 in Thunder Bay, is a collaboration of the City of Thunder Bay's Aboriginal Liaison Unit with Thunderstone Pictures, and is a series of 5 short documentary films that are designed to educate and encourage frank conversations in our community about the reality of the life and history of Aboriginal peoples both here and across Canada. The films, which are the creation of award winning film maker Michelle Derosier, are each 10-15 minutes long and address subjects such as treaties, racism, violence against women, and the way forward. This special project builds on the City of Thunder Bay's declared commitment to strengthening relationships between the City of Thunder Bay and urban Aboriginal Peoples. Producer/Director, Michelle Derosier, approached about 40 individuals from the city of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation of various ages and backgrounds (indigenous and non-indigenous) to listen to their thoughts, concerns, and stories. Michelle wanted to discuss future hopes and aspirations for the community as well as examine the current challenges. She met with various youth, women, business owners, scholars, grassroots activists, researchers, leaders and community helpers. She connected with them through the use of social media and word of mouth, or what she likes to call, the moccasin telegraph. From the beginning, Michelle felt it was extremely important to reach a broad, diverse cross-section of the community and Fort William First Nation to gain honest, well-rounded perspectives on the issues facing both communities and the country as a whole."-.

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The Walk-A-Mile Film Project, which premiered on February 6 in Thunder Bay, is a collaboration of the City of Thunder Bay's Aboriginal Liaison Unit with Thunderstone Pictures, and is a series of 5 short documentary films that are designed to educate and encourage frank conversations in our community about the reality of the life and history of Aboriginal peoples both here and across Canada. The films, which are the creation of award winning film maker Michelle Derosier, are each 10-15 minutes long and address subjects such as treaties, racism, violence against women, and the way forward. This special project builds on the City of Thunder Bay's declared commitment to strengthening relationships between the City of Thunder Bay and urban Aboriginal Peoples.
Producer/Director, Michelle Derosier, approached about 40 individuals from the city of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation of various ages and backgrounds (indigenous and non-indigenous) to listen to their thoughts, concerns, and stories. Michelle wanted to discuss future hopes and aspirations for the community as well as examine the current challenges.  She met with various youth, women, business owners, scholars, grassroots activists, researchers, leaders and community helpers.  She connected with them through the use of social media and word of mouth, or what she likes to call, the moccasin telegraph.  From the beginning, Michelle felt it was extremely important to reach a broad, diverse cross-section of the community and Fort William First Nation to gain honest, well-rounded perspectives on the issues facing both communities and the country as a whole."-.

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Disc 3: Documentary compilation (Part 1-5) may not be included.
Facilitator's guide may be included.

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Disc One : Pt. 1. Coming to terms [Thunder Bay, Northwestern Ontario] -- Pt. 2. We are all treaty people [Aboriginal or Native peoples, First Nations] -- Pt. 3. A legacy of struggle -- Pt. 4. Targets  & Heroes [Heros] -- Pt. 5 The way forward -- Disc Two : Compilation (Part 1-5) -- Disc Three: Documentary compilation (Part 1-5).