Tracing Roots: A Weaver’s Journey

Synopsis

This film follows master Haida weaver Delores Churchill on a journey to replicate the spruce root hat found with Kwäday Dän Ts’ìnchi, also known as the Long Ago Person Found. The remains of the traveller were discovered in Northern Canada and DNA testing discovered living descendants in Canada and Alaska. Delores Churchill’s search crosses cultures and borders, and involves artists, scholars and scientists. The documentary raises questions about understanding and interpreting ownership, knowledge and connection.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY Q&A WITH DIRECTOR ELLEN FRANKENSTEIN

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