This short documentary follows three Indigenous women as they practice ancestral forms of worship: drumming, singing, and using sweetgrass. These ancient spiritual traditions may at first seem at odds with urban life, but to Indigenous people in Canada who are used to praying in natural settings, the whole world is sacred space.
Directed by Gail Maurice

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  • Bonita LawrenceSelf - Professor
  • Michaela WashburnSelf - Performer
  • Wanda WhitebirdSelf - Traditional Counselor
  • Gail MauriceSelf - Director / Regisör / Written By
  • Silva BasmajianExekutiv producent
  • Gerry FlahiveProducent
  • Stan BaruaCinematographer
  • Michael GrippoCinematographer
  • Katharine AsalsEditor
  • Ken MyhrComposer
  • Douglas MacfarlaneLinjeproducent

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