New perspectives
Led by Samian, Behind each picture, a story is a fascinating documentary where the musician decides to learn more about his culture in a remarkable television quest. The multidisciplinary artist is indeed trying to find indigenous people from all over the planet who have in the past been photographed, often in a colonial context, by Westerners. Millions of photos have traveled around the world without ever knowing the identity of their subjects.
Putting a name and a story on these anonymous faces to humanize them is the ambition of Samian, whose research extends from Paris, to the Musée du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac, to Library and Archives Canada, to Ottawa, to the meeting those who can help and shine a light on indigenous peoples.
Equally captivating, Remember. The History of Indigenous Veterans looks back at indigenous participation in world conflicts in which Canada was militarily involved. Although approximately 7,000 have officially taken up arms voluntarily throughout modern history, this is a fact that remains forgotten, or even ignored, for many Canadians. Who are these women and men who contributed to the war effort, what happened to them upon their return and, above all, why did they do so when they were not even recognized by their country as full citizens? In fact, it was not until 1995 that the contribution of First Nations to wars was recognized, and it was not until 2003 that Aboriginal soldiers could have their rights as veterans recognized. Ultimately, this documentary allows us to reestablish the truth with frankness, kindness and accuracy.
Remember the children is a special program commemorating the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation broadcast live from Parliament Hill. This aims to honor the survivors of residential schools and the memory of all the young people who lost their lives there. Hosted by musician and journalist Madeleine Allakariallak and actor Charles Bender, this gathering aims to create a safe environment conducive to reconciliation and healing through reflections and artistic performances.
Behind every image, a story
HERE Tou.tv, from Saturday September 30
Remember. The History of Indigenous Veterans
ICI Télé, Saturday September 30 at 10:30 p.m.
Remember the children
APTN and Unis TV, Saturday September 30 at 1 p.m.
Other Quebec content
The host Annie-Soleil Proteau and the journalist from the investigative office of Montreal Journal and TVA Nouvelles Félix Séguin are at the helm of a new documentary series that explores the journey of notorious criminals who are now deceased through the eyes of their families. Family of criminal returns in particular to the fate of the young trafficker linked to the Scoppa clan William Robinson, but also of Guy Laflamme, killed by Gérald Gallant, of the gangster Gaétan Sévigny and the pawnbroker Roger Valiquette.
On a completely different note, the one who is all the rage on social networks thanks to the fascinating videos of what she observes under her microscope is now offering a documentary series devoted to microorganisms. Chloé Savard thus offers Microscopic creatures, where we discover with her the almost secret existence of these infinitely small living beings who take up residence in the smallest corners of nature, our homes and our bodies. Accompanied by experts and solid scientific references, the Quebec microbiologist and artist has made it her mission to popularize her numerous knowledge and skills.
Criminal family
True, from October 3
Microscopic creatures
Savoir Média, from October 2