Stories from the seventh fire : the four seasons
Presents animated Cree legends which address the beauty, bounty and vulnerability of Mother Earth.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (152 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Kelowna, B.C. ; Distributed by Filmwest Associates, ©2002.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Concept inspired by the Anishnabe Seventh Fire Prophecy told by Wawahtehsey, an Ojibway from Georgina Island, Ontario, Canada." Special feature: teacher's guides. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. Spring: The first Spring flood (13 min.). Legend of the giant beaver (13 min.). Winter: Why the rabbit turns white (13 min.). Legend of the spirit bear (13 min.) -- Disc 2. Summer: How Wesakechak got his name (13 min.). Legend of the caribou (13 min.). Autumn: Wesakechak and the medicine (13 min.). The Legend of the first Thanksgiving (13 min.). Bonus feature: Shared visions : the art of storytelling (24 min.). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Producers, Gerri Cook, Ava Karvonen, Gregory Coyes, George Johnson ; director, Burton Smokey Day ; writer, Gerri Cook. ; art directors, Chris Johnson, Kevin Chu ; animation director, Ron Crown ; music, Becker & Phillips ; adapted for television by Gerri Cook. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Gordon Tootoosis as storyteller ; voices by Tantoo Cardinal, Gordon Tootoosis, and Johnny Waniandy. |
System Details Note: | DVD. |
Language Note: | In Cree or English. |
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Genre: | Animated films. Children's films. Juvenile works. Animated films. Children's films. |
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | DVD 398.209 STO (Text) | 000150917 | Video | Available | - |