Stories Told Are a Culture Shared: A Documentary on Storytelling in Indigenous Cultures

Local Indigenous storytellers discuss the importance of stories in the Indigenous cultures of Turtle Island. Storytellers have been gathering at Odawa Native Friendship Centre to share their stories and hone their storytelling skills. Louise Profeit-LeBlanc of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation and mentor to many Ottawa storytellers shares with filmmaker Bob Fleck her reflections on the art of storytelling and its importance. Louise introduced Bob to a number of storytellers who are bringing this cultural tradition back into their daily practice. Thank you to Odawa Native Friendship Centre and Bob Fleck Creative for their contributions to the documentary.

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on Indigenous Storytelling
▶︎

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on Indigenous Storytelling

My Auntie survived residential school. I need to gather her stories before she’s gone | Inendi
▶︎

My Auntie survived residential school. I need to gather her stories before she’s gone | Inendi

God Says:"MY CHILD, I NEED TO SEE YOU URGENTLY!"/God Message Now/God Message
▶︎

God Says:"MY CHILD, I NEED TO SEE YOU URGENTLY!"/God Message Now/God Message

AGAINST THE CURRENT | A Short Documentary About the Culture of Indigenous People | BYkids
▶︎

AGAINST THE CURRENT | A Short Documentary About the Culture of Indigenous People | BYkids

Let's Go Home (2026) — Short Documentary | South Island Indigenous Authority
▶︎

Let's Go Home (2026) — Short Documentary | South Island Indigenous Authority

Nanabush & Creation
▶︎

Nanabush & Creation

Indigenous Youth Rising | Full Documentary | One Young World
▶︎

Indigenous Youth Rising | Full Documentary | One Young World

The Sitdown: Indigenous Storytelling
▶︎

The Sitdown: Indigenous Storytelling

Understanding Aboriginal Identity
▶︎

Understanding Aboriginal Identity

I was taken from my home and raised as a “nice Jewish girl,” but I’m Indigenous | Becoming Nakuset
▶︎

I was taken from my home and raised as a “nice Jewish girl,” but I’m Indigenous | Becoming Nakuset

Healing through the Art of Storytelling | Sophia Madrigal | TEDxOrangeCountySchoolOfTheArts
▶︎

Healing through the Art of Storytelling | Sophia Madrigal | TEDxOrangeCountySchoolOfTheArts

Leonard Peltier on Indigenous Rights, His Half-Century in Prison & More
▶︎

Leonard Peltier on Indigenous Rights, His Half-Century in Prison & More

Tai Simpson: The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | TED
▶︎

Tai Simpson: The intergenerational wisdom woven into Indigenous stories | TED

The Unseen Realm in Indigenous Healing Systems
▶︎

The Unseen Realm in Indigenous Healing Systems

Why Indigenous stories matter | Paint it Blak with Emma Garlett
▶︎

Why Indigenous stories matter | Paint it Blak with Emma Garlett

How to Weave a Cultural Legacy Through Storytelling | Cohen Bradley | TED
▶︎

How to Weave a Cultural Legacy Through Storytelling | Cohen Bradley | TED

How The Trail of Tears Impacted the Ancestors of Wes Studi | Finding Your Roots | PBS
▶︎

How The Trail of Tears Impacted the Ancestors of Wes Studi | Finding Your Roots | PBS

The Eugenics Crusade | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS
▶︎

The Eugenics Crusade | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBS

Native American Comedy Slam | FULL COMEDY SPECIAL
▶︎

Native American Comedy Slam | FULL COMEDY SPECIAL

The power of sharing history through story-telling! | Dan Nanamkin | TEDxSpokane
▶︎

The power of sharing history through story-telling! | Dan Nanamkin | TEDxSpokane