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To Wake Up the Nakota Language

Nakón-wįcó'i'e oğų́ğa

Synopsis

“When you don’t know your language or your culture, you don’t know who you are,” says 69-year-old Armand McArthur, one of the last fluent Nakota speakers in Pheasant Rump First Nation, Treaty 4 territory, in southern Saskatchewan. Through the wisdom of his words, Armand is committed to revitalizing his language and culture for his community and future generations.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Louise BigEagle
Screenplay & Story
Louise BigEagle
Original Title
Nakón-wįcó'i'e oğų́ğa
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Louise BigEagle

Screenplay & Story

Louise BigEagle

Director of Photography

Aaron Munson

Film Editing

Trevor Aikman

Producers

Jon Montes

Department Leadership Roster

Louise BigEagle

Director

Aaron Munson

Aaron Munson

Director of Photography

Louise BigEagle

Writer

Trevor Aikman

Editor

Jon Montes

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for To Wake Up the Nakota Language.

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Frequently Asked Questions About To Wake Up the Nakota Language

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is To Wake Up the Nakota Language about?

“When you don’t know your language or your culture, you don’t know who you are,” says 69-year-old Armand McArthur, one of the last fluent Nakota speakers in Pheasant Rump First Nation, Treaty 4 territory, in southern Saskatchewan. Through the wisdom of his words, Armand is committed to revitalizing his language and culture for his community and future generations.

Who directed To Wake Up the Nakota Language?

To Wake Up the Nakota Language was directed by Louise BigEagle.

Who stars in To Wake Up the Nakota Language?

The principal cast of To Wake Up the Nakota Language includes Armand McArthur.

When was To Wake Up the Nakota Language released and how long is it?

To Wake Up the Nakota Language was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 7m.