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:
NetukulimkElsie Charles Basque
“Life with Papa”
Welcoming CeremonyLillian Marshall
“Every step they took was meaningful…”
CentralizationLillian Marshall
“I didn’t think Centralization affected me…but it did”
CulturePhyllis Googoo (February 15, 1944 – April 20, 2023)
“Life is a circle to us”
MawiomiSarah Francis
“We had reconciliation…”
SpiritualitySister Dorothy Moore
“You cannot ever deny…”
EducationMary Ellen Googoo
“Our Ancestors were here…”
HumourSarah Francis
“Two lemons for a nickel…”
Two-Eyed SeeingMurdena Marshall
“You have to give it your full respect…”
FamilyDoug Knockwood
“It was beautiful, beautiful…”
NetukulimkMary Ellen Googoo
“I brought something home…”