Representation matters when it comes to the texts we read and view in our classroom; this is especially important to me as an English Language Arts teacher who never saw myself represented in any of the stories we read in school. As we have discussed through the readings about digital media and self-representation, I think showing texts that are told from Indigenous people are vital for representation and authenticity. The website First Nations Film offers videos “for, by, and about First Nations” and can be used educationally. There are previews available for the films and they can be purchased for streaming, as well as DVD, on the website.
First Nations Educational Videos (2021). First Nations Films. First Nations Films. http://www.firstnationsfilms.com/catalogue.html