Rylee Nepinak - Taking Anishiative: Warrior Up! Series
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Catalogue Number: PTP019
Producer: Picture This Productions
Producers: Finch, David
Directors: Finch, David
Producing Agencies: Picture This Productions
Subject: Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Citizenship Education, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Guidance, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Music, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 22:01
When Anishnaabe Rylee Nepinak learned of the youth suicide crisis in a northern Manitoba Cree community, he was moved to action. He cycled across Canada to raise awareness and funds, and now works with the youth introducing traditional healing ceremonies. He cofounded Anishiative, a grassroots community organization in Winnipeg that connects Indigenous youth to land-based education and inner-city outreach projects.
Warrior Up! is a 13 part documentary series that follows inspiring Indigenous youth making positive change in their communities!
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