Indigenous Cinema Soars in Ontario Thanks to Studio Growth, Inclusive and Educational Initiatives

For renowned Kanyen'kehá:ka (Mohawk) multimedia artist Shelley Niro, the decision to film "Café Daughter" -- a coming-of-ager about a Chinese Cree girl in 1960s Saskatchewan -- in Northern Ontario was key to its success. Filmed in the streets, schools and businesses of Greater Sudbury in 2022, "Café Daughter" is based on a 2013 work by […]