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The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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Monday, April 3, 2023

The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships

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  • The World's Largest Film Festival Turns Ten on April 19, 2023, With Major Tributes and National Partnerships
    We are honoured to announce that Canada's Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, is again the Honorary Patron of this year's National Canadian Film Day.
  • John and the Missus will also be streaming for free across Canada, courtesy of the producer.
  • -  Writer-director Chandler Levack attending the BAFICI (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente in Argentina) for a screening of her film I Like Movies.
  • REEL CANADA Artistic Director, Sharon Corder, says, "National Canadian Film Day is about connecting our great national cinema with audiences everywhere.

Mohawk Turtle Clan Twins Recognized for Entrepreneurial Indigenous Enterprise by CCAB

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Friday, January 14, 2022

The twin sisters and Mohawk turtle clan women are co-founders of Sapling & Flint; a jewellery manufacturer specializing in gold and sterling silver.

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  • The twin sisters and Mohawk turtle clan women are co-founders of Sapling & Flint; a jewellery manufacturer specializing in gold and sterling silver.
  • By using ecommerce to create arts-based jobs for themselves and their community, they have helped raise the profile of national Indigenous art.
  • Sapling & Flint was founded in 2017 to create conversation pieces that share the story of Turtle Island.
  • In 2020, they were recognized for lobbying for equitable access to internet and opportunity in Indigenous communities and were bestowed with the Athlohsa Peace Award.