As I Am
2010
4 min
Coming soon
This short experimental documentary challenges stereotypes about Indigenous people in the workplace. Featuring portraits set to a powerful poem by Mohawk writer Janet Marie Rogers, the film urges viewers to go beyond their preconceived notions. As I Am is a celebration of Indigenous people's pride in their work and culture. This film is part of the Work For All series, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, with the participation of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
Details
This short experimental documentary challenges stereotypes about Indigenous people in the workplace. Featuring portraits set to a powerful poem by Mohawk writer Janet Marie Rogers, the film urges viewers to go beyond their preconceived notions. As I Am is a celebration of Indigenous people's pride in their work and culture. This film is part of the Work For All series, produced by the National Film Board of Canada, with the participation of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
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directorNadia Myre
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writerJanet Marie Rogers
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editorBrian Gardiner
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photographerLiam Maloney
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voiceKaniehtiio HornMichael SkyDonna JacobsLance Delisle
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producerKat Baulu
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executive producerRavida Din
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line producerAisling Chin-YeeMarie-France Côté
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on location contactAngie Pepper Obomsawin
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voice recordingLuc LégerGeoffrey Mitchell
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sound designKyle StanfieldDon Ayer
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mixLuc Léger
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participationSandra BeauvaisClayton BomberryEmily BrascoupéMary Jane BrascoupéClaudette CommandaLance DelisleMike DelisleTheresa DelisleAllison DiaboChad-Ryan DiaboDylan DiaboGregory DiaboJody DiaboLynn DiaboOronhiateken DiaboRheana DiaboTyler DiaboMitchell GilbertVivian GreyLinda GrussaniShelly HemlockGreg HillCandice HopkinsAbigail JacobsDonna JacobsDouglas LahacheHunter LahacheThomas LahacheLinda Fay LawrenceMichaelee LazoreCarlene LeclaireRaymond LepineJim LoganDenis MartinLee-Ann MartinJohn MayoSpencer McComberWilliam McComberSam McKeoghKenneth MontourSheena MontourThahawitha MontourNadia MyreChad NortonAngie Pepper ObomsawinJanice PhillipsJeffrey PhillipsMark PhillipsLouise Profeit-LeblancClifford RiceJohn RiceRebecca RobertsonKristofer StaceyMark StandupChristine StevensWendy WalkerDaina WarrenDoug WhiteKyle ZacharyTravis ZacharyUrsula Zoe-Casaway
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production internShiraz Janjua
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online editorYannick Carrier
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titlesPhilippe Raymond
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production coordinatorCamila BlosChristine WilliamsStefanie Brantner
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program administratorStephanie Brown
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marketingSusan Nosov
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publicistPat Dillon
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social media managerMatthew ForsytheMatthieu Stréliski
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translationRobert Paquin
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technical supervisorSteve HalléBrigitte Sénéchal
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digital editing supervisorDanielle Raymond
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digital editing technicianPierre DupontIsabelle PainchaudMartine Forget
Education
Ages 12 to 17
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Indigenous Studies - Issues and Contemporary Challenges
Before viewing, discuss "stereotyping", and how it can interfere with our treatment of one another. Discuss the various stereotypes that exist today about Indigenous peoples in Canada. Reflect on the various reasons such negative impressions continue to exist. What message does the filmmaker want us to understand? Is the film successful in its purpose? In what ways do you want to be represented?
