FESTIVAL PREMIERE
Doc Short | Canada | 17 MINUTES | English
Paddling Tu DesDes
Director: Jeremy Williams
Ross River Dena youth and land guardians paddle canoes 350km down the Pelly River, Yukon. The journey explores the themes of Indigenous Leadership in Conservation and the impacts of mining in the watershed.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Jeremy Williams
DIRECTORS BIO
Jeremy is an award-winning professional filmmaker. He has produced over 100 documentary videos on environmental, cultural, and social issues. His work has been broadcast on History Channel, The Knowledge Network, CNN, CBC, APTN, Discovery Channel.
DIRECTORS STATEMENT
Tu DesDes, also known as the ‘Pelly River’ is a beautiful river rich with life and history. It was an honour to canoe 10 days with youth from Ross River and allies from CPAWS Yukon Chapter. I hope you enjoy their story!
