“Finding Our Way Forward, Together”
“Finding Our Way Forward, Together” is an animated short by legendary Indigenous musician, activist, and Academy Award winner, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Anishnaabe visual artist Blake Angeconeb. Directed and animated by Justin Stephenson (Gord Downie’s “Secret Path”) the film tells the true story of the first map of the land we now call “Canada”.
This film is a follow-up to “Paddling on Both Sides: Balancing Truth, Tragedy and Triumph” by Buffy and Blake. In a time where truth is being revealed about residential schools in Canada, these shorts aim to strike a balance with Indigenous history that celebrates the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples.
Both pieces are a part of a larger video series, Reconciliation Begins with You (RBWY). The series aims to raise awareness of the importance of reconciliation, showcase young Indigenous artists, and help everyone in Canada understand their personal responsibility on our collective journey toward reconciliation.