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Shirley Cheechoo

Pikutiskwauu/Mother Earth
(2002, 52 min.) CANADA
Director: Shirley Cheechoo (Cree)
Produced by: the Cree School Board of James Bay
In English and Cree with English subtitles.

What does it mean to call the earth our mother? In memories and stories, Cree elders of northern Quebec share their way of living, honoring and sustaining the Mother Earth and her healing gifts of life.

Image credit: Shirley Cheechoo - courtesy of the filmmaker

Shirley Cheechoo

2003 Native American Film and Video Festival - NY premiere
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