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Five Indigenous-themed Absolutely Canadian series docs you should watch

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A series of six photos of Absolutely Canadian documentaries. There are three posters on top, from left: Tea Creek, The Death Tour and Northlore; On the bottom are three photos: The Forgotten Warrior poster, the Absoutely Canadian graphic and Giiwe: Returning Home poster.
Each month the team behind the CBC documentary series Absolutely Canadian makes its picks of recent docs they would like you to watch. Their latest selections arrive in time for June — National Indigenous History Month.

Here are the five picks. Go to CBC Gem to see the complete series. They're free to watch!


Tea Creek

A man in a straw hat looks up to the sky. His shirt is a photographic image of a man walking through a green field. The text Tea Creek is in yellow against a green background.
In three short years, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Activist Jacob Beaton has transformed his family farm into Tea Creek, an Indigenous Food Sovereignty training centre with a mission to revive the abundance that once defined Turtle Island. Following Tea Creek through the growing season Tea Creek explores the rich history of Indigenous agriculture, the ongoing impacts of colonization and intimately portrays a passionate leader whose vision for change is creating space for healing and abundance. Director/Writer: Ryan Dickie Read More. Watch free on CBC Gem


The Death Tour


Wrestling hopefuls pursue their dreams through remote Indigenous communities in Canada's far North on 'the most grueling tour in indie wrestling.' Directors: Stephan Peterson and Sonya Ballantyne Read more. Watch free on CBC Gem

Northlore

Trapped by a storm, stalked by a wolf, and poisoned by bacteria-tainted water, five people tell dire yet mystical stories in the North. Watch them transform when confronted with the absolute power of the wilderness. Northlore is the work of Whitehorse-based co-directors Melaina Sheldon and Dave Hamelin. Read more. Watch free on CBC Gem

Giiwe: Returning Home

Two people walk along the left-hand side of a treelined street. Their backs are to the camera. It's a poster that for the documentary GIIWE - Returning Home. The doc title is in the middle of the photo.
Following filmmaker Taye Alvis as he looks to reconnect to his community of Walpole Island First Nation. Taye explores his relationship to Walpole Island, and how one can reconnect to their traditions and culture by way of conversation, arts, and recreation. Director: Taye Alvis  Watch free on CBC Gem.

The Forgotten Warriors

Historic hunger strike immortalized in new documentary

1 year ago
Duration 4:24

The true story of Mi'kmaq activists from Conne River, NL who went on a hunger strike to secure their rights to self-determination in 1983. Director: Noel Joe  Read more. Watch free on CBC Gem.


Absolutely Canadian is a national series showcasing documentaries that tell unique stories from communities across Canada. All programs are produced locally and highlight the works of independent filmmakers in each region. 

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