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20186 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories Entrepreneurship

EQ

20186 minPGdoc-short

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Orene Askew, a council member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, reflects on her cultural identity and experiences as a DJ and entrepreneur in a 6-minute film.

Indigenous Histories Entrepreneurship

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Orene Askew, a council member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, reflects on her cultural identity and experiences as a DJ and entrepreneur in a 6-minute film.

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Orene Askew stands in front of a turntable, blending music as a DJ and entrepreneur. A council member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, she discusses her cultural identity and personal experiences. Askew reflects on her understanding of sexuality and its impact on her life and career. The six-minute film captures her commitment to art and the representation of diverse voices within the Indigenous community. It was directed by Anika Syskakis and released in 2018.

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