Alanis Obomsawin – Part 2: Stories of Truth and Love

On September 30, Canada marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As we reflect on the painful history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system, we are grateful to present Part 2 of our conversation with Glenn Gould Prize Laureate Alanis Obomsawin — visionary Abenaki artist and one of Turtle Island’s most passionate advocates for Indigenous Peoples. In Part 1 we spoke with Alanis about her early life and formative experiences. In Part 2, Alanis and host Brian Levine talk in depth about her films, including "Trick or Treaty”, "When All The Leave Are Gone” and the heartwarming “Christmas at Moose Factory.” Through a lens of immense empathy and understanding, Alanis’ 53 films document the pain and outrage caused by colonialism and intergenerational trauma, as well as the unparalleled love, resilience and dreams of a people on the road to justice. At 89 years old, Alanis currently has 8 more films in production. This episode also features a special guest conversation with Glenn Gould Protégé Prize Winner Victoria Anderson-Gardner, a young Ojibwe filmmaker chosen by Alanis to receive the award. Alanis Obomsawin’s films are available for free through the National Film Board of Canada. We encourage you to watch, listen and reflect. Thank you, Alanis. The post Alanis Obomsawin – Part 2: Stories of Truth and Love first appeared on The Glenn Gould Foundation.