Ilanna Barkusky

The Behchokǫ̀ Cultural Centre is abuzz. Roughly 200 people gather in the centre’s main hall, a circular room with a large drum-shaped light fixture, on this snow-dusted day in November 2024. Indigenous leaders and community members from throughout the Northwest Territories sit alongside government representatives from Ottawa and philanthropists from Washington. They listen to speeches, share a roast beef lunch and dance to Dene drummers and fiddle jigs.

Simply Stronger aims to celebrate athletes who have put aside doubt, and setbacks in pursuit of their passion for the sports they love. "I've never known a woman incapable of moving a mountain". These words kick off new work entitled "Simply Stronger," releasing this month from Director Ilanna Barkusky.

Issue Date: 08/10/2022 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment SHOOT News of the Day Toronto Film Festival Program Goes Primetime With 7 TV Series The Toronto International Film Festival has selected seven television series--including five world premieres--for its 2022 Primetime program. In addition to series premieres, TIFF will present season premieres of established and beloved shows. Returning to the Glenn Gould Theatre, TIFF’s...