The MDCC project has been continually gathering Elders’ stories for more than a decade. These films will be incorporated into exhibitions and programs at the future Centre. They will also be at the heart of the digital archives. You can view short clips of these videos below:
MawiomiSarah Francis
“We had reconciliation…”
CulturePhyllis Googoo (February 15, 1944 – April 20, 2023)
“Life is a circle to us”
NetukulimkMary Ellen Googoo
“I brought something home…”
FamilyDoug Knockwood
“It was beautiful, beautiful…”
Two-Eyed SeeingMurdena Marshall
“You have to give it your full respect…”
CentralizationLillian Marshall
“I didn’t think Centralization affected me…but it did”
EducationMary Ellen Googoo
“Our Ancestors were here…”
SpiritualitySister Dorothy Moore
“You cannot ever deny…”
NetukulimkElsie Charles Basque
“Life with Papa”
HumourSarah Francis
“Two lemons for a nickel…”
Welcoming CeremonyLillian Marshall
“Every step they took was meaningful…”