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Rap and Reindeer at EUFF online – A documentary about Indigenous people in Finland through the self-discovery journey of a young rapper.
This article is about a Finnish documentary 'Rap and Reindeer' produced by Petteri Saario. It tells the story of the Sámi people, an Indigenous people of Scandinavia, through the journey of an 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti. Throughout the film, the young protagonist ponders whether to pursue his dream career or continue his Sámi family's reindeer herding tradition.
Salish weavers showcased the traditional and contemporary ways of their culture revival at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
This article is about Rooted Here: Woven from the Land, an exhibition hosted by the Vancouver Art Gallery. It displays the weavings of four local Salish artists and offers a peek into their roles in the design of the gallery’s new building. The article is based on an interview with Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph, who is one of the artists from the Squamish Nation and an elder in residence at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Roar hard, fly high: Dancing into the Year of the Dragon.
This article is about the history and the practice of Chinese lion and dragon dance. It specifically features the Vancouver Chinese Lion & Dragon Dance Association, diving deep into the stories and experiences of each performer.
The Naadaleela Ensemble – The ‘new’ music of the Silk Road
This article is about The Naadaleela Ensemble, which comprises musicians from different cultural backgrounds. The group is known for fusing South Indian, Chinese, Persian, Taiwanese, and Indonesian music with Western classical, contemporary music, and jazz.