Still from To Wake Up The Nakota Language
Still from To Wake Up The Nakota Language
 

To Wake Up the Nakota Language

by Louise BigEagle
One of the last fluent Nakota speakers in Pheasant Rump First Nation is commited to revitalizing his language and culture for future generations.
2017  ·  6m  ·  Canada
English, Nakota
English, Nakota subs
About the Film
Across North America, Indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing. “When you don’t know your language or your culture, you don’t know who you are,” says Armand McArthur, one of the last fluent Nakota speakers in Pheasant Rump First Nation, Treaty 4 territory, in southern Saskatchewan. With an eye to the future, this 69-year-old is committed to revitalizing his language for his community and future generations. Reflecting upon the land his ancestors have called home for centuries, he brings that connection to a classroom for people of all ages, who gather to share knowledge, laughter and a way of life.
Upcoming Screenings

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Festivals and Awards
DOXA Documentary Film Festival, Official Selection
In the Press
Review
POV Magazine
Editor
Trevor Aikman
Cinematographer
Aaron Munson
Producer
Jon Montes and David Christensen
Sound Recorder
David Roman
Writer
Louise BigEagle
Sound Designer
Cary Ciesielski

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