Today, on good medicine, with Janine Windolph…

We discuss reconnecting with Heritage Through Storytelling.

Janine shares the importance of storytelling in fostering healing and understanding. She discusses her films, including ‘Our Maternal Home,’ which explores family stories and the intergenerational impacts of colonialism. Janine emphasizes the significance of kinship, connecting to the land, and practicing reciprocity and generosity. She encourages others on a similar journey to ask for help, practice humility, and engage with elders and community. Janine also highlights the importance of supporting and sharing Indigenous films to strengthen the Indigenous storytelling industry.

Today we learned that:

• Storytelling can foster healing and understanding of the intergenerational impacts of colonialism.
• Practicing reciprocity and generosity can strengthen relationships and support healing.

Remember Janines words:

• “The more you take in, the more you learn. Indigenous films are stories that contribute to healing.”
• “Ask for help, make mistakes, and practice humility on your journey of reconnecting with your culture.”
• And “Center yourself on love, reciprocity, and generosity in every project and event.”

To watch Our Maternal Home, please visit: https://www.nfb.ca/film/our-maternal-home/