![]() ![]() The NFB recognized that stories about Indigenous people by the NFB were always being told from a non-Indigenous viewpoint, and in response “The Indian Film Crew” was formed marking the first time Indigenous people were making films at the NFB or anywhere in Canada. The birth of Indigenous film in Canada was in 1968 at the Montreal office of the National Film Board. On this National Canadian Film Day, as we look back on 100 years of Canadian cinema, let’s take some time to specifically celebrate the 50 years of Indigenous cinema in this country by reflecting on the following trailblazing milestones. Alternatively, cinema made by Indigenous people successfully challenges these stereotypes, asserting a meaningful form of narrative sovereignty and self-determination. The result has been a historical stifling of authentic voice, and the promotion of harmful mischaracterizations of Indigenous peoples and communities. This is largely due to the fact that, since the very invention of the motion picture itself, Indigenous people’s stories have too often been told by non-Indigenous people for the benefit of non-Indigenous audiences. Unfortunately, much of the information presented through these platforms helped shape racist notions about First Nation, Métis and Inuit people. 50 Years of Indigenous-Made Cinema in Canada: A Celebrationįor a very long time, one of the primary information sources for Canadians regarding Indigenous lives has been film and television. ![]()
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