Hashtags, rants and videos, Indigenous personalities are taking on social media
Release Date: 12/07/2022
Indigenous actors in film and behind the scenes put InFocus
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The presence of Indigenous people on film and behind the scenes has been growing throughout the years. On InFocus we look at those leaving their mark on the big screen.
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Indigenous youth and their efforts to change society put InFocus
InFocus
From organizing rallies and walks to creating platforms for Indigenous people to speak out – young Indigenous youth are on the move and their actions are put InFocus.
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InFocus looks at the wildfire season, extreme weather and the climate crisis
InFocus
InFocus takes a look back at the wildfire season, some of the causes of extreme weather events and what can be done to make a positive impact towards the climate crisis.
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InFocus looks at 2nd annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg
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InFocus went on location to the second annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg and caught up with women who are making their mark in the world of business and finance. It’s an event for like-minded women to create contacts and educate others on topics that will have a positive impact in their communities.
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InFocus looks back at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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On Sept. 30, thousands of Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians celebrated the National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies across the country. InFocus looks back at the third annual day that remembers residential school survivors and the children who never made it back home.
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From MMIWG advocates to residential school survivors – InFocus wraps up another season
InFocus
InFocus puts the wraps on another season with a look at the amazing people we’ve met on the show over the past few months. On this episode, we’re putting the 2022-23 season – InFocus. Over the course of more than two dozen shows, we’ve spoken with residential school survivors, MMIWG advocates, tourism operators, Idle No More journalists and people who officiate weddings.
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Dealing with the trauma of a missing family member on InFocus
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The stress of not knowing and the fear of the worst-case scenario when a family member goes missing is a scene that plays out every day in Canada. For First Nations, Inuit and Métis families, it’s more common than in other communities. According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous women are more likely than others to experience violence, go missing, or be murdered than others. On this episode of InFocus we talk about what families go through.
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Indigenous artists and their work
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From painters to graphic designers and even tattoo artists, we’re putting Indigenous artists and their work InFocus. We have plenty of amazing artists with beautiful works for you.
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Firefighters, police and the state of emergency preparedness put InFocus
InFocus
There have been a number of emergencies recently in Indigenous communities across the country. Many of them have to deal with house fires – or drug overdoses. Whatever the emergency, the services needed to keep people safe are often sketchy – or non-existent. On this episode, we’re focussing on emergency situations and the resources available to handle an extreme situation.
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Indigenous humour and it's importance in our culture
InFocus
InFocus is diving into the world of Indigenous humour. We hear from Indigenous comedians who are using their platforms to bring awareness to important issues facing First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
info_outlineIndigenous personalities are everywhere on social media – especially TikTok.
With so many great creators across various social media platforms, InFocus speaks to a few of them about their journey in the online world.