Social Inc is hosting a Wednesday Film Recommendation.
All Mohawk College students can access this film for free through the National Film Board of Canada.
This week:
"nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up"
"On August 9, 2016, a young Cree man named Colten Boushie died from a gunshot to the back of his head after entering Gerald Stanley’s rural property with his friends. The jury’s subsequent acquittal of Stanley captured international attention, raising questions about racism embedded within Canada’s legal system and propelling Colten’s family to national and international stages in their pursuit of justice."
Sensitive Content Warning: This film has content that may be sensitive and triggering. Viewer discretion advised.
Watch "nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up" here.
Featured Trailblazer
Sarain Fox
Sarain is Anishinaabe from Batchawana First Nation, just outside of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario. She is passionate about empowering Indigenous communities and amplifying their voices, especially those of the youth. She is a multifaceted artist and activist who comes from a long line of storytellers. Her mother and great aunt are the oral record keepers of the family. They have passed down ancient teachings from generations of knowledge-keepers and have raised her to be proud of her Indigenous roots. As a result, Sarain has become a powerful and vibrant voice for the Indigenous community.
Learn more about Sarain Fox here.