2003
47 Minutes
Event Coverage
Available in Canada
From Canada, director Annie Fraziér Henry follows an elite handful of Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia for two years as they make their way to the 2002 North American Indigenous Games that was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.These athletes include canoeists, archers, runners, boxers and soccer players as they must confront the challenges of prejudice, poverty and lack of recognition as they prepare for and compete in the games. 16-year-old Veronica Charter states "I feel the spirit of the people and a connection with mother earth in my heart when I run." This film won the best Native Film award at the 2003 Santa Fe Film Festival. If you are in Canada you may contact the National Film Board of Canada to order a copy of this film (they do not ship outside Canada).
