Four parts make up this Canadian documentary series that focuses on the relationship between Canada and its First Nations communities.
Synopsis
Four parts make up this Canadian documentary series that focuses on the relationship between Canada and its First Nations communities.
Synopsis
Wab Kinew hosts 8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward, a four-part documentary series that aired on CBC Television in 2012. The program addresses the changing dynamics between Canada and its First Nations communities. It features contributions from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis reporters and filmmakers across television, radio, and online platforms. The series presents significant issues affecting Indigenous peoples, while also amplifying their voices through short films and news coverage. It received nominations for the Donald Brittain Award and Best Cross-Platform Project at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards.
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Why Watch
- Meet Wab Kinew, a prominent Indigenous voice.
- Find out about First Nations contributions in Canada.
- See short films by Indigenous filmmakers.
Did You Know
- 8th Fire aired in 2012 as part of CBC Television's Doc Zone.
- The series consists of four parts and features multiple media platforms.
- Wab Kinew hosted the documentary series.
- 8th Fire was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards in 2013.
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Who hosted the documentary 8th Fire?
Wab Kinew hosted the documentary 8th Fire.
What year did 8th Fire air?
8th Fire aired in 2012.
What awards was 8th Fire nominated for?
8th Fire was nominated for the Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program and for Best Cross-Platform Project, Non-Fiction, at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards.
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