The Long Ride Home
Synopsis
The over representation of First Nations children in child-care, stems from decades of suffering and intergenerational trauma. The infliction of these deeply stressing and disturbing experiences has led to dangerous coping methods, incarceration and often death amongst Indigenous populations.
A brave group of Natives leave on a nomadic horseback journey 600 kms through the Canadian praries. They come from different many cultures but are connected by their stories. With strengthening spirit and traditions, they attempt to spark change, bring awareness to large and growing numbers of missing Indigenous women, ’60s scoop survivors and, bring their children home.
Runtime
01:01:00
Nominations
Documentary Arts/Culture
Website/Social Media
Creative Team
Director(s)
Steve Haining
Producer(s)
CreateOf. inc (Steve Haining), Neil Sioux (QBOW)
Writer(s)
Neil Sioux, Steve Haining
Researcher(s)
Neil Sioux, Lois Isnana, John Eagle, Jim Miller, Steve Haining
Production Company
CreateOf