Ceremony, song, and dance are ringing across Canada today. Hundreds of events are commemorating National Indigenous Peoples Day. The jubilant gatherings carry a message of self-determination and resilience. But also continued calls to action.

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Also: A new generation of Indigenous creatives are ready for their spotlight, telling their stories on their own terms. But what's is behind this boom in representation in front of, and behind, the camera? 

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