
Nimmikaage: She Dances for People
Both a requiem for and an honoring of Canada's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, this short film deconstructs the layers of Canadian nationalism. In the process, it reverses the colonial lens by shifting the balance of power to reclaim the Canadian narrative, putting the enduring strength and resilience of Indigenous women at the forefront.
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Nimmikaage: She Dances for People
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2015
Runtime
0h 3m
Original Title
Nimmikaage: She Dances for People
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Michelle Latimer
Description
Both a requiem for and an honoring of Canada's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, this short film deconstructs the layers of Canadian nationalism. In the process, it reverses the colonial lens by shifting the balance of power to reclaim the Canadian narrative, putting the enduring strength and resilience of Indigenous women at the forefront.