Freedom Road: Context
This story begins over a century ago, when the City of Winnipeg decides that the water surrounding the traditional Anishinaabe territory of what is now Shoal Lake 40 First Nation will be diverted and used as Winnipeg’s primary water source. The community, their ancient burial grounds, environment, and ways of life are forever disrupted, and access to opportunities and essential services are severed. Enforced residential schooling and a tainted water supply compound the devastating impact. Community leader and former combat engineer Daryl Redsky sheds light on how generations of complex planning, cultural preservation and mobilization have led us to the current moment—and to the construction of Freedom Road.
Freedom Road Series is a five-part documentary series that tells the inspiring story of one First Nation’s battle to resolve a brutal colonial legacy that uprooted and transformed a self-sustaining community into an isolated island, only a short distance from the Trans-Canada highway.
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Freedom Road: Context, Angelina McLeod & Paula Kelly, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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writerAngelina McLeodPaula Kelly
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directorAngelina McLeodPaula Kelly
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featuringDaryl RedskyAngelina McLeod
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producerAlicia Smith
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executive producerDavid Christensen
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picture editorErika MacPherson
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director of photographyTyler Funk
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location sound recordistCharlene Moore
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sound designAnita Lubosch
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drone operatorJason Funk
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production assistantRyan Wilson
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assistant editorMarcel Kreutzer
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slate design conceptSébastien Aubin
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transcriptionPatricia Garry
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colouristTony Wytinck
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sound mixBruce Little
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online editorBruce Little
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studio operations managerDarin Clausen
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studio administratorBree BeachDevon Supeene
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production coordinatorFaye YonedaApril Dunsmore
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production supervisorEsther Viragh
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marketing managerLeslie Stafford
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legal counselPeter Kallianiotis
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executive directorMichelle van Beusekom
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community advisorRoxanne GreeneLorne RedskyDaryl Redsky
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cultural awareness trainingDaryl RedskySara BeckmanCuyler CottonRoxanne GreeneTania Bruyere
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translationDaryl RedskyAandeg Muldrew
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pipe ceremonyJacinta McDougallLorne Redsky
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