TORONTO Canadian actor Grace Dove, a leading voice in Indigenous storytelling, is making a shift to directing in effort to help establish greater representation of Indigenous people in films. The 29-year-old recently wrapped up her first film, Kiri and the Girl, and told CTV National News she made sure that Indigenous voices were involved in every aspect of its production. I want to make sure we re telling our stories and I want to be part of that movement, Dove said. Dove, who is known for her roles in last year s Monkey Beach, The Revenant, and Netflix s How It Ends, says there has been a positive shift for Indigenous actors in recent years.
Robinson will participate in an an online conversation and reading from her latest book, Return of the Trickster, the third and final installment in the bestselling Trickster trilogy. “Eden Robinson is a prominent and prolific writer, and we are beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with her,” Steinunn Benjaminsson, VIRL customer service librarian II and event organizer, said. “Anyone who has read her works knows she is deeply imaginative, hilarious, and thoughtful. Hers is a unique and important voice among writers in Canada. I cannot wait to delve more deeply into the Trickster series with Eden and share this national treasure with what I know will be a large and engaged audience.”
The B.C. Assembly of First Nations has finished their 17th annual Special Chiefs Assembly.
The assembly concluded yesterday with speakers that include, Grace Dove, actress/director, on the first day and Autumn Peltier, water protector, on the final day. Regional Chief Terry Teege acknowledged and honoured National Chief Perry Bellegarde who addressed the BCAFN for the final time as he winds down his time at the Assembly of First Nations.
Other speakers included, Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild who spoke on federal legislation Bill C-15. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr. Daniele Behn-Smith and Dr. Shannon McDonald, acting Chief Medical Officer for the First Nations Health Authority who provided an update on Covid-19 vaccine roll out.