Close encounters with Aboriginal artists

The festival offers opportunities for contact and exchange with Aboriginals  filmmakers , storytellers, artists and leaders.

The  most intimate setting where , in small groups over coffee , an in-depth discussion is possible , is the meetings held at the Espace culturel Ashukan with, this year,  Innu actor, Marco Colin; Mohawk filmmaker, Courtney Montour; Abenaki filmmaker Pepper O’Bomsawin; and Polynesian multidisciplinary artist, Daniel Taulapapa McMullin.

How one person becomes a filmmaker, actor , poet or artist when growing up in a First Nations community? Conversations about professionnal journeys reveal life stories made ​​of challenge , courage , innovation and belief

These meetings are open to all . It is free of charge, but better to register because seats are limited. More information HERE