Islands of The People

Amber, Justin, Jesse & Raven see the world through Nonnie Mary Swanson's (Haida Grandmother) Eye's and explore the importance of Being Haida & speaking Their Language. This digital story was written and produced by four youth from Masset Haida Gwaii. Their story speaks to a loss of heritage through assimilation, that is present in most first nations communities of North America. They realize they are the solution.

Filmmaker: Amber Good, Justin Klevgaard, Jesse Williams, Raven Hausman-Hayward

Filmmaker Contact:

www.yayem.com eliza_mccullough@atira.bc.ca

Producer's Name: Yayem Digital Storytelling Project

Year of Production: 2007

Distributor Information:

Yayem Digital Storytelling Project - Atira Women's Resource Society.

Country: Canada

Region: Masset