Keep Calm and Decolonize: Walking is Medicine

The Nishiyuu walkers made the trek from Whapmagoostui in Quebec to Ottawa, a 1,600-kilometre journey whose roots date back millennia. At the heart of legendary director Alanis Obomsawin’s latest short documentary, her 51st film in 50 years of filmmaking, is the idea of walking as activism, as well as a symbol of decolonization and an embrace of the traditional.
As the country marks 150 years of Confederation, five of Canada's most distinguished filmmakers respond to Buffy Sainte-Marie's call to "Keep Calm and Decolonize" and offer an alternative vision. Watch all five films, curated by Jesse Wente, now: cbc.ca/decolonize
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Keep Calm and Decolonize: Walking is Medicine
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[@leslietimmins3728]

So beautiful and moving, the Nishiyuu Walkers -- I will remember that name and your journey that reaches back thousands of years and forward as many.

[@sandrayoung9098]

I'm happy to see you all here my prayer with you all be self out there