Feature documentary (2020)

In this inspiring tale of cultural resilience, Aisha, a Kwakwaka’wakw girl living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, challenges the confines of a colonial education system. Her clever and fierce spirit compels her to seek alternative learning paths that honor her Indigenous heritage. Supported by her community leader mother, Gunargie, Aisha aspires to explore other modes of learning while asserting her unique identity and knowledge.

Another Word For Learning is a thoughtful portrayal of a compelling young protagonist and her relationship with her mother. The film offers a nuanced critique of Canada’s educational institutions, highlighting the struggle to reconcile Indigenous identities with imposed notions of “Canadianness.”

 

Produced by Cinema Politica Productions and Wide Open Exposure Productions