Synopsis

WE ARE THE LAND honours and acknowledges the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit and the thousands of children who died and those who survived the genocide of the Indian Residential School System of Canada.

Through the conceptualization of the colour red and the known MMIW symbol of the red dress which originated in artist Jaime Black’s REDress project, we exemplify women coming together in international outcry. This mission is bigger than any single group. We can push forth the notion that we are all connected and speak out for those who have had their voice taken away.

Standing up to violence with equal, respectful allies offers us our full human potential. We can face the greatest threats to human security and climate change by working together to protect, reverse and heal.

The land & her inhabitants are indivisible – we are the Earth we stand upon. Mother Earth is all pervasive as in birth, death and transformation we are never alone, we are united by the Land herself. We acknowledge we must come together to heal the land and all her inhabitants – heal the land, heal the people.

If we act only out of Love, all questions, acts or actions will result in positive outcome.

This film was created in a good way on Southern Alberta land with guidance from Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers and a vibrant contribution from multi cultural residents of Mohkínstsis (Calgary).

Project Advisors: Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, Raymond ManyBears, Greta ManyBears
Creative Team: Morag Northey, Max Chu and Amelia Northey-Taylor