Whether it’s for family or a restaurant full of customers, the making of bannock is a testament to love, resilience and the enduring strength of Indigenous knowledge.
From the quiet of a mother’s kitchen to a busy Winnipeg restaurant, people come together to prepare and share bannock, a food that carries generations of history and knowledge. The film reflects on the vital role bannock plays in sustaining Indigenous identity and strengthening community. Rich with warmth and generosity, pahkwêsikan sâkihitowin: Bannock is Love celebrates the traditions that nourish both body and spirit while continuing to shape the future.
Produced as part of REDEFINED, a collaboration between the National Film Board of Canada and the Toronto International Film Festival supporting the next generation of Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers.
pahkwêsikan sâkihitowin: Bannock is Love, Tyra Delver, provided by the National Film Board of Canada