Produced by the Anglican Church of Canada, this documentary examines the Doctrine of Discovery, the legal and theological framework used to justify the colonisation of Indigenous lands, and its continuing effects on Indigenous peoples today. Essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand the church's role in this history.
Indian Horse:
Based on Richard Wagamese's award-winning novel, this film follows Saul Indian Horse from his childhood in the residential school system through his years as a gifted hockey player and his long road toward healing. Quietly devastating and beautifully made. If you have read the book, watch the film. If you have not read the book, watch the film first and then read it. the movie is free to watch on CBC Gem
The Knowing - directed by Tanya Talaga Available on documentary streaming platforms, search by title
A powerful documentary by journalist and author Tanya Talaga exploring intergenerational truth, memory, and Indigenous identity. Talaga, whose earlier work Seven Fallen Feathers examined the deaths of Indigenous youth in Thunder Bay, brings the same unflinching attention to the long shadows cast by colonial history across families and communities.
Stories from the Land Available on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/stories-from-the-land
An Indigenous television documentary series celebrating the relationship between land and culture across many First Nations communities. Thoughtful, beautifully filmed, and told entirely from Indigenous perspectives.
Warrior Up! Available online - search by title on APTN or YouTube
A web series following three Indigenous youth travelling across Turtle Island, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Inuktitut language and culture. Warm, energetic, and a welcome reminder that Indigenous stories are not only stories of the past.
Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild (CBC Radio and podcast) Available at https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-105-unreserved and wherever you get your podcasts
Named one of Audible's Best Canadian Podcasts of 2025, Unreserved has spent more than a decade as a trusted space for Indigenous-led conversations. Rosanna Deerchild, who is from O-Pipon-Na-Piwan Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, brings warmth, wit, and genuine curiosity to conversations with Indigenous storytellers, culture makers, Elders, and community leaders from across Canada. A wonderful podcast to have in your regular rotation.
Pieces (CBC podcast) Available at https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/476-pieces and wherever you get your podcasts
A personal and moving podcast in which 19-year-old Jeremy Ratt, who is of Woods-Cree and European heritage, sets out to discover his Indigenous roots and find strength in his identity. Two seasons are available. Intimate, honest, and particularly valuable for anyone thinking about what it means to hold more than one identity at once. A British Columbian story that will resonate close to home.
This list will continue to grow as our journey continues. If you have a recommendation to share, please contact the parish office.