The Cinematheque

“A refreshingly humanist portrait … O’Bomsawin lets these young people be agents of their own stories.”

Pat Mullen, POV Magazine

Abenaki director Kim O’Bomsawin’s new documentary is a groundbreaking exploration of the new generation of Indigenous youth. Shot over six years and uniquely told through the eyes of children and teens from the Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree, and Innu communities, the film captures their experiences with vulnerability and authenticity. Through glimpses into their daily lives, dreams and aspirations, and challenges with intergenerational trauma and settler-colonialism, they share what it is like to be an Indigenous youth today. Examining topics of identity, connection to community, cultural transmission, and the future of Indigenous languages, Ninan Auassat: We, the Children creates space for their voices and celebrates a generation’s determination to shape a future filled with love, kinship, and Indigeneity.

In English, French, Innu-Aimun, and Atikamekw with English subtitles

Best Canadian Documentary
VIFF 2024