Telling Our Story

Telling Our Story (French: Laissez-nous raconter) is a Canadian documentary web television series, premiered on September 17, 2023 on CBC Gem.^[1] Created by documentary filmmaker Kim O'Bomsawin, the series profiles 11 indigenous peoples with territory in Quebec, including Abenaki, Anishinaabe, Atikamekw, Cree, Innu, Inuit, Mi'kmaq, Mohawk, Naskapi, Wendat and Wolastoqiyik communities.^[2]

The series also features the participation of Kaniehtiio Horn as narrator, and Florent Vollant as an executive producer.^[2]

Prior to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes were received a preview screening in the Primetime program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.^[3]

References

^ Mike Cohen, "Telling Our Story: Four part series shares tales and traditions from 11 First Peoples". The Suburban, September 8, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "TELLING OUR STORY (Laissez-nous raconter) en sélection officielle au TIFF". CTVM, August 15, 2023.
^ "Canadian TV series centred on race and identity among projects added to TIFF lineup". CP24, August 14, 2023.

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