This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
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Writing | Gail Maurice | Writer |
Directing | Gail Maurice | Director |
Production | Gerry Flahive | Producer |
Editing | Katharine Asals | Editor |
Camera | Michael Grippo | Director of Photography |
Camera | Stan Barua | Director of Photography |
Sound | Phil Brouwer | Sound Recordist |
Camera | Gail Maurice | Additional Photography |
Camera | Marcus Elliott | Additional Photography |
Sound | Ken Myhr | Original Music Composer |
Production | Jeff Jordan | Production Assistant |
Crew | Joanne Forrest | Administrative Assistant |
Production | Corinne Herman | Production Secretary |
Crew | Mark Wilson | Technical Supervisor |
Crew | Nick Markovic | Intern |
Production | Lisa Broadfoot | Production Coordinator |
Production | Kemp Archibald | Production Supervisor |
Production | Douglas MacFarlane | Line Producer |
Sound | Jakob Thiesen | Sound Editor |
Sound | Kevin Tokar | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
Editing | Dan Johnston | Online Editor |
Editing | Dan Johnston | Colorist |
Camera | Jag Gundu | Still Photographer |
Production | Silva Basmajian | Executive Producer |