MIKINAKAY TRAIL OF THE TURTLE
DIRECTOR ERICA DANIELS  
DOC SHORT • 30:37 MINUTES • CANADA

Trail of the Turtle is a story that follows 2 Indigenous youth on their journey to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma. With the guidance of international spiritual leader and founder of the Turtle Lodge, Dave Courchene Jr. they enter an ancient Rites of Passage Ceremony. By learning more about their culture and traditions, they hope to reconnect to their original identity as First Nation peoples of this land and to be inspired to become future leaders in their community.

Cast Tyrel Genaille | Shlee Delaronde |Dave Courchene JR
Director Erica Daniels
Producers Cam Bennett, MTS Stories from Home
Writers Erica Daniels | Paul James | Addison Sandy

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