Films — Our World

Di’i

An experimental documentary exploring connectedness to the Tsulquate reserve, the homelands and family.

BC, Port Hardy, 2018Patrick ShannonJune 7, 20182018, Tsulquate, BC

The Boy In The Moon

An animated adaptation of the Gwich'in traditional story that highlights the importance of the caribou.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Vadzaih

A personal documentary celebrating living on the land and respecting and appreciating the caribou, a big part of the Gwich'in lifestyle.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Old Crow Images

A multi-media short film that shares a little bit of insider information on what it is like to live in Old Crow Yukon.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

On The Land

An animated film about being out on the land and hunting caribou.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Vuntut Gwitchin - Caribou Fences

An interview with Alfred Charlie where he focuses on the integral Gwich'in relationship with the caribou.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

CARIBOU

An animated film about how two Gwich'in brothers think about caribou.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Old Crow April 29, 2018

Three rolls of super 8 shot by a brother sister team around their village of Old Crow, Yukon.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Old Crow April 26, 2018

One roll of super 8 was shared by 5 students in the grade 7,8, 9 class of Chief Zzeh Gittlit School in Old Crow.

2018, Old CrowPatrick ShannonMay 8, 20182018, Old Crow, Yukon

Journey Beyond My Front Door

A film created to show the complicated commute from a corner of the Kahnawake Reserve to Dawson College in Montreal.

2018, montrealPatrick ShannonApril 10, 20182018, Kahnawake, Quebec

When You Visit Your Grandma

This film invites the viewer to follow along with the filmmaker to visit her Tóta (Grandma) and enjoy her stories, memories and laughter!

2018, Quebec, montrealPatrick ShannonApril 10, 20182018, Kahnawake, Quebec

The Story of Pasha

A lyrical animation about the director's name and namesake and what that means in her Inuk culture.

2018, Quebec, montrealPatrick ShannonApril 10, 20182018, Kahnawake, Quebec

Assimilation 1967

A satirical, yet very serious, critique of the Canadian Government's initiative for white families to adopt aboriginal children in the 1960's.

2018, Quebec, montrealPatrick ShannonApril 10, 20182018, Kahnawake, Quebec

Our Way Of Life

An homage to the filmmaker’s grandfather and his attachment to his Gwa’sala culture and his encouragement for his granddaughters' own interest and practice in their culture as well.

BC, 2017, Port HardyPatrick ShannonSeptember 23, 20172017, Tsulquate, BC

The Dzunuk’wa

An adapted and animated version of The Kwakwaka'wakw Legend: The Dzunuk’wa, who is a sleepy monster who steals children who are out late at night.

BC, 2017, Port HardyPatrick ShannonSeptember 23, 20172017, Tsulquate, BC

Growing Up Without A Father

This filmmaker bravely and poetically reflects on the effects from having a disappointing & unavailable father figure as a role model and care-giver. Although hard hitting and honest, this film also provides hope for youth in the same position.

BC, 2017, Port HardyPatrick ShannonSeptember 23, 20172017, Tsulquate, BC

Know Who You Are

This documentary explores addiction and depression in the indigenous community. Personal experience is shared and hope is given to those who choose a healthier and more cultural path!

BC, 2017, Port HardyPatrick ShannonSeptember 23, 20172017, Tsulquate, BC