Return to the Falls - The True Story of Residential School Survivor Elder Betty Ross

Catalogue Number: SARO00
Producer: Sandy Robinson
Producers: Robinson, Sandy
Directors: Eerkes, Eppo
Producing Agencies: Black Badge Studios Productions
Subject: Biography, Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Guidance, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 6 - 8, 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 61:17
Please be advised that this film depicts scenes of trauma to Indigenous youth and adults.
Return to the Falls is a powerful program that sheds light on Elder Betty Ross’s life story as a Residential School Survivor, who held onto her father’s sacred teachings to navigate trauma. In the film, Betty discusses the profound impact of the hardship she experienced. Despite this painful and complex experience, she remembered the wise lessons her father taught her, which helped her stay strong. This film gently shows her journey and helps people understand how these schools affected many Indigenous families. It also shows the strength, courage, and traditions that have helped people heal. Betty’s story is shared with care and respect, giving hope to others who have faced tough times too.
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