Directed by Caroline Monnet • 2016 • Canada
Take a ride through Nothern Quebec and Labrador on Canada’s first First Nations–owned railway. The Tshiuetin train line extends over 130 miles from Emeril, Labrador, to Schefferville, Quebec. The majority of passengers on the train travel regularly for work and family engagements, using the railroad because road and air transport isn’t possible in the region—a unique reality that highlights the challenges faced by so many Northern communities today. The Tshiuetin line is a testament to the viability of a business run by First Nations, one that combines local economic benefits with respect for the cultural and linguistic heritage of those who routinely use this service.
Up Next in Short Films by Caroline Monnet
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Ceremonial
Directed by Caroline Monnet • 2018 • Canada
Caroline Monnet explores ritual practices among Indigenous First Nation tribes in North America in this hypnotic collage work, which draws the viewer in while maintaining the sacred privacy of ceremonies not meant for cultural consumption.
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Emptying the Tank
Directed by Caroline Monnet • 2018 • Canada
Starring Ashley NicholsThis striking portrait of Chippewa mixed martial artist Ashley Nichols celebrates the athlete’s inner strength, fortitude, and dedication to her physical and spiritual health.