Storyline
Filmmaker and educator Janine Windolph ventures from Saskatchewan to Quebec with her two teens and younger sister, tracing their familial origins to the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi. Against the scenic backdrop of these Traditional Lands, Elders offer newfound interdependence and hands-on learning, transforming this humble visit into a sensory-filled expression of reclamation and resilience. Our Maternal Home lovingly establishes a heart-centred form of resistance to confront and heal from the generational impacts of cultural disconnection, making space for what comes next.
Cast & Crew
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Dawlari Windolph
Self
LeadCW
Corwyn Windolph-Turtle
Self
AC
Annie Charles
Self
AO
Albert Ottereyes
Self
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Devon Neeposh Ottereyes
Self
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Irene Otter
Self
JW
Janine Windolph
Self
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Phyllis Blacksmith
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Janine Windolph's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Our Maternal Home is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
