Local film shows tragedies affecting First Nations Youth

“Tb News Source
2/18/2008 7:46:27 PM

A local film continues to attract attention and highlight a national issue thats making a mark on First Nations Youth.

‘Seeking Bimaadiziiwin’ a documentary on that deals with the tough topics of depression, suicide and racism continues to be shown around the city, most recently at Lakehead University. The screening provided students and film makers the chance to talk about solutions, and even share their own experiences. Filmmaker Michelle Derosier says the film has received a lot of local reaction.

Actress Candice Twance who is in ‘Seeking Bimaadiziiwin’ says it’s important for students to see first hand the situations many First Nation Youth deal with on a daily basis. Twance says the film shows real life circumstances that she can relate to.

Along with ‘Seeking Bimaadiziwin’ another film called ‘Three Nations, One Story’ was screened at L.U. Filmmakers say both of the documentaries will continue to be shown in the city as well as across the country, in an attempt to shine a light on the tragedy of native suicides.”