About Us

Our Mission:

Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Film Festival is a celebration of indigenous films and filmmakers.

Our Goals:

• To celebrate culture & diversity
• To create access to indigenous films within Northwestern Ontario
• To bring people together and build a stronger community
• To share indigenous perspectives from around the world
• To highlight the talents and skills of Indigenous film makers
• To educate and increase public awareness of surrounding cultures and peoples
• To contribute to the economic development of Thunder Bay and create opportunities to support the development of the local film industry

About the Biindigaate Film Festival Committee

We are a diverse, grassroots, not-for-profit group composed of First Nations, Metis and non-Native people from the community of Thunder Bay.

Biindigaate Film Festival Committee Members

Michelle Derosier - Festival Chair
Jana-Rae Yerxa - Festival Co-Chair
Dave Clement - Festival Programmer
Terry Copenace - Treasurer
Candace Twance - Art Laision
Janet Napash - Event Planner
Melissa Twance - Volunteer Coordinator
Rhonda Stock - Volunteer Co-coordinator
Diana Lidemark - Festival Coordinator
Mina Stock - Youth Member
Missing in this photo:
Morningstar Derosier - Youth Member
Robin Ranger - Member at Large