
2022 • 45m • Indigenous
Availability
Available until Dec 31, 2028
Available Worldwide
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About the film
“We can heal ourselves and our families in three generations if we keep it a sacred priority.” ~ Wenecwtsin, Wayne Christian
Coming Home For the Children is a short documentary following an Indigenous adult adoptee returning to her rural home community through an unlikely friendship with a seven-term First Nations Chief. Brought together by Spirit, the film traces a 40-year journey of hope, forgiveness, intergenerational healing, and the reclamation of what home truly means for our families and the children seven generations ahead.
Hosted by foster care survivor Charlene SanJenko, the film profiles former Splatsin Nation Chief Wenecwtsin (Wayne Christian) and reflects on the 1980 Indian Child Caravan that defended Indigenous jurisdiction over children.
Producer
Willow Smith
Crew
Madeline Archibald
What people are saying
‘"This movie is a compelling story of finding roots. It shows how important it is to be part of a “family” … whether that is immediate family, a cultural family, or simply having a relationship with nature and being part of that world family. An adopted child, now an adult, shares a heart warming journey to find her “family” where she belongs in her First Nations culture. The photography is wonderful. It’s a moving tale of searching for and finding an identity in all of the “families” mentioned above." Peggy W.‘
Peggy Wright
‘"I have been very moved watching your journey over the last year. This film really brought home to me, the importance of not just my family but how important it is to know our own history. Coming from Calgary Alberta, I have always felt a strong pull & interest in learning about First Nations, the many tribes, rituals & the history. I enjoyed the scenery & the serenity of this film & the stories that were shared. I’m so honoured to have a connection with you & your family." — Kerri L.‘
Kerri Luciani
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