WADJEMUP or ROTTNEST ISLAND is sacred to Aboriginal peopleFor almost 100 years between 1838 and 1931 Wadjemup was a prison for at least 3,670 Aboriginal men and boysMore than 370 men never made it off the island and are now buried in unmarked graves on the islandThey were fathersThey were sonsThey were brothersThey were husbandsThey were never to see their homelands and family againTheir spirits are part of this island…and for those that got off the island…their descendants now proudly tell their story…

Survivors of Wadjemup

Discover the haunting and powerful history of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) in this moving tribute to the indigenous ancestors who were taken from their homes and imprisoned on this sacred land.

A poetic journey through the breathtaking and culturally-significant landscapes of the Dasiqox watershed, with reflections and stories shared by Tŝilhqot’in in Nenqayni Ch’ih (Tŝilhqot’in language).

Gagulhchugh Nen Gagusun (The land looks good all around)

A lithium mine being built in Nevada's remote sagebrush desert promises us a greener future, but local ranchers, environmentalists, and indigenous tribes share a different side to the story.

Sagebrush Gold

Caribou were once one of Canada’s most widespread wildlife species, found wandering over 80% of the country's landscape. Today, their populations are plummeting with many herds at theimmediate risk of extirpation, localized extinction.Tucked away in the mountain ranges of northern British Columbia, on traditional Treaty 8 Territory, two 2 First Nation communities partnered with leading Ecologists to bring the Klinse-Za Caribou herd back from the brink of extinction. The synergy of Indigenous knowledge and science has evolved into the boldest and most successful conservation effort in Canada to save the Caribou.Artist Caitlin Bodewitz was honored to meet the 4 legged and 2 legged members of this project and bring their story back into her studio. She then partnered with Videographer Locke Vincent to give you a glimpse into the world of the Caribou and her creation process.This is a story about resilience and hope. Join us in a critical conversation around conservation and feel inspired to take action to protect our sacred and fragile planet.

Mother of the Mountain

A chorus of voices calls out from the Marañon canyon. The threat of two mega-dams would flood villages, unique forests and rock paintings yet to be studied has call out at most of thousands of people that would be displaced. Together they face the government and the Brazilian company Odebrecht, one of the most powerful and corrupt of Latin America. Communities and activist groups have come together to ensure that the Marañon river continues to flow freely. What would the consequences be of interrupting this ancient, vital connection between the Andes and the Amazon? Are the benefits offered in return worth it? A documentary that shows the struggle of a people in defense of their home and all that what represent.

The Roar of the Marañon

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