Illuminating Impacts
Catalogue Number: EG0010
Producer: Erynne Gilpin
Subject: Arts, Canadian History, Documentary, First Nations Studies, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Issues, Social Sciences
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2018
Running Time: 20:39
Illuminating Impacts is a documentary short exploring the effects of Indigenous language revitalization initiatives connected to the University of Victoria and Vancouver Island Indigenous communities. Through the voices of learners, educators, and community members, the film examines how language renewal supports cultural continuity, identity, community wellbeing, and intergenerational knowledge transmission.
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