The title Indian Time seeks to reverse the stereotypical expression associated with ‘’being late’’ in order to present the indigenous viewpoint of their relationship with time, territories, people and objets proper to the First Nations, thus launching the spectator into this ‘’Indian Time’’ with fresh eyes and an open heart. Captured over a period of five years within 18 communities, INDIAN TIME is a personal and current portrayal of the 11 Aboriginal nations of Québec, where some forty people take turns speaking, allowing for exceptional encounters and immersing the viewer - eyes and heart - in this "Indian Time".
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