Giiwe: Returning Home

Jun 21, 2023

0h 45m

★ 0.0

Find your roots.

Overview

Following filmmaker Taye Alvis as he looks to reconnect to his community of Walpole Island First Nation. Taye will explore his relationship to Walpole Island, and how one can reconnect to their traditions and culture by way of conversation, arts, and recreation.

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Documentary

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