The MDCC project has been continually gathering Elders’ stories for more than a decade. These films will be incorporated into exhibitions and programs at the future Centre. They will also be at the heart of the digital archives. You can view short clips of these videos below:
CulturePhyllis Googoo (February 15, 1944 – April 20, 2023)
“Life is a circle to us”
FamilyDoug Knockwood
“It was beautiful, beautiful…”
Two-Eyed SeeingMurdena Marshall
“You have to give it your full respect…”
NetukulimkMary Ellen Googoo
“I brought something home…”
MawiomiSarah Francis
“We had reconciliation…”
NetukulimkElsie Charles Basque
“Life with Papa”
CentralizationLillian Marshall
“I didn’t think Centralization affected me…but it did”
SpiritualitySister Dorothy Moore
“You cannot ever deny…”
Welcoming CeremonyLillian Marshall
“Every step they took was meaningful…”
HumourSarah Francis
“Two lemons for a nickel…”
EducationMary Ellen Googoo
“Our Ancestors were here…”