Weengushk Film Institute is a non-for-profit organization with charitable status. WFI is a film and television-training centre dedicated to developing creative professionals with industry leading skill sets. WF provides hands on training with top of the line industry professionals; participants have access o one-on-one mentorships and actively participate in the full range of media production.

“ As a key note speaker, Shirley Cheechoo is expansive and inclusive. She comes from a broad Indigenous perspective of exploration and experience in the artistic mediums of visual arts, film, theatre, directing and acting. She has opened the pathway for Indigenous artists across Canada, first to express themselves through modern artistic mediums, then to develop professionally and contribute to the authentic expression of Indigenous experiences in Canada. Shirley is distinctive in that she is… Show more “ As a key note speaker, Shirley Cheechoo is expansive and inclusive. She comes from a broad Indigenous perspective of exploration and experience in the artistic mediums of visual arts, film, theatre, directing and acting. She has opened the pathway for Indigenous artists across Canada, first to express themselves through modern artistic mediums, then to develop professionally and contribute to the authentic expression of Indigenous experiences in Canada. Shirley is distinctive in that she is always promoting that a cross cultural relationship of educating and sharing - through and about Indigenous perspectives will advance both opportunity and an improved quality of life for Indigenous people in Canada.” Joahnna Berti Show less