Spirit Bear and Children Make History DVD

Spirit Bear and Children Make History

Directed by Amanda Strong
Produced by Dr. Cindy Blackstock, First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
26.5 minutes | 2020 | colour | animation

Spirit Bear and Children Make History tells the true story of a landmark human rights case for First Nations children at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and how Spirit Bear and his friends stood with First Nations children to help make Jordan’s Principle a reality.

Highlighting how children and youth across Canada continue to stand with First Nations children by learning about the case, speaking from the heart and taking respectful action for change, the film offers opportunities for learners to see themselves as actors for social justice and meaningful reconciliation.

Spirit Bear and Children Make History is a stop-motion adaptation of the children’s book by the same name. Released in 2020, the film is a co-production of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, and Spotted Fawn Productions, an Indigenous-led production company.

Lesson Plans

Lesson plans supporting students’ engagement with the film and a free download of the book are available on Spirit Bear’s website.

Rent or Purchase Digital Copy

For at-home, personal use you can rent the film on VUCAVU!

For educational purposes – to rent the film online or to purchase a digital license to screen the film in a classroom or office please email us! Below are our standard prices but we can work with you if what you want strays from these options. We appreciate you working with us – an artist-run, non-profit charity.

• $80 for K-12 streaming (1 school year)
• $145 for K-12 streaming (1 school year) plus DVD to keep
• $195 for K-12 streaming (3 years)
• $250 for K-12 streaming (3 years) plus DVD to keep
• $285 for post-secondary streaming (3 years)
• $395 for post-secondary streaming (3 years) plus DVD to keep

A digital copy of the film is available with closed captions and subtitles in both French and English.

BUY THE DVD FOR HOME USE – $20

> > The Home Use DVD is meant for private, home viewing only for individuals, including home schooling for up to 8 people.
> > This DVD is not meant to be screened in front of a large group in a workshop, classroom or community setting. Please see the categories below if you wish to screen it publicly.
> > Any form of copying or altering of the format purchased is not permitted.

Thank you for supporting independent filmmakers and respecting their rights for proper compensation for their work. We return 70% of revenues to the artists. 

For all other uses other than private, at home use you must select one of the following options:

BUY THE DVD FOR SINGLE SITE USE – $65
(includes K-12 and Public Libraries)

> > This DVD is priced to accommodate library borrowing and educational screenings within a single library, school, small office, or hospital.
> > Circulating outside the organization, institution, or office or to donate programs to other organizations or institutions are not included or permitted under this sale except for home borrowing at public libraries. Any form of copying or altering of the format purchased is not permitted.
> > Thank you for respecting the independent artists who made this film.
> > PUBLIC LIBRARIES – Please enquire about discounts for multiple copies purchased for branch libraries.
> > SCHOOL BOARDS – please purchase the Institutional DVD.

BUY THE DVD FOR COMMUNITY USE – $195

> > This DVD is designed for non-profit and small community groups wishing to screen the film in an educational setting to groups of 50 people maximum.
> > Please contact us with any questions if you are screening to a larger audience.
> > Thank you for respecting the independent artists who made this film.

BUY THE DVD FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE – $225

> > This DVD is priced in accordance with how many people could potentially watch it. At a large university or school board the potential of hundreds of viewers dictates this price.
> > This DVD is designed for library and instructional use in a workshop or classroom setting at a university or school board. Circulation to multiple departments, institutions or offices within a jurisdiction such as schools within a school district or offices within a company is permitted.
> > Please note: Any form of copying or altering of the format purchased is not permitted. Please contact us for streaming enquiries.
> > Thank you for respecting the independent artists who made this film.

Watch a clip of the film here!

For more information or if you have any questions or special requests please contact us!
+1 (204) 925-3456 ext. 103 / distribution@winnipegfilmgroup.com