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A group of people atop a hill look towards a crowd at ground level in the distance. There is a white tent in the middle of the field.

Lucrecia Martel on Nuestra Tierra and “Definitive” Death in Documentary

by Marc Glassman
October 2, 2025
Festivals/Interviews

An interview with director Lucrecia Martel about her documentary debut Nuestra Tierra (Landmarks) and observing the history of colonial violence in Argentina.

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Sky Hopinka Makes a Musical

by Marc Glassman
September 11, 2025September 12, 2025
Features/Interviews/TIFF

An interview with Powwow People director Sky Hopinka about harnessing elements of musicals and cinema vérité for his new documentary.

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An Indigenous man in full powwow regalia dances before a crowd.

Powwow People Review: An Immersive Portrait of a Community Institution

by Pat Mullen
September 10, 2025
Reviews/TIFF

Sky Hopinka’s Powwow People provides an immersive cinéma vérité portrait of a three-day powwow and the community that comes together.

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An structure in a Northern Indigenous community sits amid a snowy landscape.

Aki Review: Mother Nature Prevails in Gorgeous Essay Film

by Rachel Ho
September 9, 2025
Reviews/TIFF

The life and nature in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory will leave you speechless as seen in Darlene Naponse's documentary Aki.

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Tyler Cameron holds a black and white photograph of his father, Ojibway Warrior Louie Cameron.

Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising Review – An Occupation for Change

by Courtney Small
September 9, 2025
Reviews/TIFF

Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising revisits the 1974 Ojibway Warriors occupation of Anicinabe Park in response to violence and systemic racism.

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Tyler Cameron holds a black and white photograph of his father, Ojibway Warrior Louie Cameron.

How Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising Harnesses a Call to Spirit

by Pat Mullen
September 7, 2025
Features/Interviews/TIFF

An interview with Shane Belcourt and Tanya Talaga about their documentary Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising on the 1974 Anicinabe Park occupation and the story of the Ojibway Warriors.

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A man clad in cultural regalia dances with the sun setting in the backdrop

How Under the Arbor Celebrates the Collective Spirit of Powwow

by Nidhil Vohra
August 15, 2025
Interviews

An interview with Under the Arbor director Hayley Morin and producer Mack Stannard about capturing Powwow celebrations and the personalities behind them.

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A film crew sets up a shot on set. They are preparing lighting and viewed in silhouette.

Two Documentaries Among Indigenous Projects Receiving Funding via Telefilm Canada

by Pat Mullen
July 31, 2025August 6, 2025
Industry/News

Documentaries by Jules Koostachin and Kim O'Bomsawin & Olivia Ilkey are among five Indigenous projects tapped for funding from Telefilm Canada.

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An archival video image shows a group of Indigenous land defenders standing together in protest. Elders in regalia are seated in the front row, while people in street clothes stand behind them. A lush forest is in the background.

Now Streaming: The Stand Is a Timeless Portrait of Land Defenders

by POV Staff
June 19, 2025
Features

Now streaming from the NFB, The Stand offers an all-archival portrait of Haida land defenders in a landmark 1985 blockade on Lyell Island.

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Eight animated dogs sleep together. They are forming a train with each dog hugging the next. The dogs are unusual colours and shapes: two are blue and the one in the centre looks like Mr. Peanut, complete with monocle and top hat.

Meet the Dogs of Endless Cookie! Watch an Exclusive Clip from the Doc

by POV Staff
June 4, 2025
Features

Watch a clip from Endless Cookie, Seth Scriver and Pete Scriver's award-winning animated documentary about the latter's gift for storytelling.

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@mullenpat & @filmfest_ca report on the #documentary side of #Sundance as the festival says goodbye to Park City.

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They're going for gold! But first, Canada's Olympi They're going for gold! But first, Canada's Olympic duo Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier stop by to discuss their Netflix doc Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing. ⛸️

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