The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content Accessibility

Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows

In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay, as Talon has suggested. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due. Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.

Details

In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay, as Talon has suggested. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due.



Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) Children and Youth All subjects
Indigenous Cinema
  • series creator
    Dennis Jackson
    Melanie Jackson
  • voice
    Gordon Tootoosis
    Taylor Cook
    Eric Jackson
    Raven Brass
    Lorne Cardinal
    Andrea Menard
    Trevor Cameron
    Joseph Naytowhow
    DerRic Starlight
    Angus Vincent
    Mervin Brass
    Cheryl McKenzie
    Danny Grummett
  • music composer
    Ross Nykiforuk
  • editor
    Jennifer Prokop
  • director of photography
    Alan Poon
  • producer
    Dennis Jackson
    Melanie Jackson
    Anand Ramayya
    Derek Mazur
  • writer
    Dennis Jackson
  • director
    Dennis Jackson
  • executive producer
    Derek Mazur
  • associate producer
    Rick Stefanowski
    Scott Collins
  • production manager
    Ellen McEachern
  • production consultant
    Torin Stefanson
  • story editor
    Dennis Jackson
  • 1st assistant director
    Trevor Cameron
  • 2nd assistant director
    Jason Bohn
  • animation supervisor
    Cam Lizotte
  • lead animator
    Andrew Doll
  • senior animator
    Diana Gossner
  • animation consultant
    C.A. Pounds
  • animator
    Gilbert Baldhead
    Stacy Kulyk
    Carll Machiskinic
    Bentley Poochay
    Justin Scales
  • junior animator
    Devon Loiselle
    Shane Molloy
  • additional animator
    Lisa Lorenzo
    Kelly Morrison
    Curtis Witt
  • art director
    Diana Savage
  • character design
    Carll Machiskinic
    Bentley Poochay
  • character sculpture
    Carll Machiskinic
    Bentley Poochay
  • costume design
    Amalie Atkins
  • set construction
    Clayton Malinski
  • shop consultant
    Ted Heeley
  • armature design
    Paul Atkins
  • armature construction
    Paul Atkins
  • silicone caster
    Allison Track
  • mould maker
    Stacia Verigin
  • plastic caster
    Stacia Verigin
  • art department assistant
    Diana Gossner
  • art department production assistant
    Brandi Hattum
  • storyboard supervisor
    Cam Lizotte
  • storyboard artist
    Gilbert Baldhead
    Andrew Doll
  • gaffer
    Craig Olson
  • grip
    Aaron Jackson
  • additional grip
    Dwayne Turta
  • post-production supervisor
    Torin Stefanson
  • lead visual effects
    Alina Pete
  • file processing
    Elmer Estillore
  • assistant editor
    Angela Edmunds
  • post-production assistant
    Teri Armitage
  • additional assistant editor
    Teri Armitage
  • online editor
    Denis Gathelier
    Françoise Laprise
  • scanner
    Sheena Lizotte
  • audio post supervisor
    Ross Nykiforuk
  • foley
    Daryl Pierce
    Randy Woods
  • sound effects
    Daryl Pierce
    Randy Woods
  • re-recording mixer
    Evan Rust
  • mix facility
    Talking Dog Studios
  • musician
    Ross Nykiforuk
    Randy Woods
    Anna Bekolay
    Carrissa Klopoushak
    James Steele
  • production coordinator
    Linda Nemeth
  • production accountant
    Linda Nemeth
  • bookkeeper
    Linda Nemeth
  • production assistant
    Tatyanna Elash
    Rolande Petit
  • rigging
    John Butler
  • production supervisor
    Scott Collins
  • program administrator
    Cyndi Forcand
  • on-line facility
    National Film Board of Canada
  • audio post facility
    Cosmic Pad Studios
  • lighting equipment
    Andrew Gordon
    George Hupka
  • grip equipment
    Andrew Gordon
    George Hupka
  • production insurance
    Multimedia Risk Inc.

Education

Ages 6 to 9

Study Guide

Guide 1

Notes

Discuss the meaning of the phrase “as long as the rivers flow.” Aboriginal elders (seniors) are important resources because of their knowledge and experience. Many cultural practices emphasize the importance of showing respect to elders. Who is an “elder” is determined in different ways among First Peoples. Discuss the qualities of an elder. Read the book As Long as the Rivers Flow by Larry Loyie. Discuss the qualities of the elders in the story.

More educational content

Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows
Purchase options
Licence Information
Already paid to see this film?
Licence Information
Download licence details
Personal & Single-Classroom Use

Who it’s for:

Individuals watching for personal use, and parents or teachers wishing to screen a film for a single class in Canada.

What it allows:

  • Private, personal viewing in Canada and worldwide.
  • Screening the film for a single class in Canada.
  • Downloading and watching offline.

What it does not allow:

  • Screenings or events for multiple classes, school boards, or campus-wide events.
  • Community, public or institutional screenings or events.

Bonus materials are not included with the downloaded film.

Institutional Use

Who it's for:

Organizations, government departments, businesses and non-profits. For other institutions seeking licensing options, please contact info@nfb.ca .

What it allows:

  • Internal screenings for employees, members or patrons.
  • Screenings open to the public on the organization’s premises, with no admission fee and outside the commercial cinema circuit.
Looking to host a one-time public screening instead?

Who it's for:

Public libraries, community groups, NGOs and other organizations wishing to host a one-time public screening in Canada with no admission fee.

How to request a screening:

Complete the “Request to screen an NFB film” form.

For any questions, email communityscreenings@nfb.ca.

Streaming restrictions

Films purchased as downloads (DTO) cannot be hosted on a streaming server without prior authorization.

To request permission to add these films to an institutional or educational streaming server, contact info@nfb.ca.