NiiMisSak: Sisters in Film

Film viewing availability during the online Festival (June 9-15, 2025): CONFLUENCE (available worldwide) Indigenous women’s contributions to the growth of Indigenous Cinema were never easy. From the early days of Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s career to today’s emerging Iskwewak storytellers, Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin meets with Indigenous female filmmakers to share their stories and struggles of breaking into the industry and what it takes to uplift the next generation. In this famously competitive industry, Indigenous people have been historically undervalued and underrepresented. NiiMisSak emphasizes the importance of continued mentorship, empowerment, sisterhood, and community-building among Indigenous female filmmakers as they trailblaze new pathways and systems to build success around them. Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin (Attawapiskat) is an award-winning filmmaker, mother, writer, performance artist, and academic. With her background in community work, social justice themes emerge in her films alongside bravery, healing, connection, and humour. Available in-person and online via imagineNATIVE's watch platform from June 9-15, 2025 Canada Only.