b'FILMRUNNING THE SHOWClements with child actors from Bones of Crows, an epic film looking at the profound impact of intergenerational traumabecome a code talker for the Canadian Air Force during WorldClements is taking her place alongside a growing number of War II, fall in love, and return home to Canada to raise her family. Indigenous film writers and directors who are clearing a path for up-and-coming Indigenous talent. Reflecting on her career to date, [Bones of Crows] looks at the residential school experience as a multi- she says she is proud to have a body of work that speaks for itself. generational trauma that occurs to those who lived it, their childrensThat speaks to being persistent and being able to partner and lives, and the lives of their grandparents, Clements describes. It wasconnect with other artists, which goes a long way, she explains. significant to tell the story in a multi-generational perspective becauseBones of Crows is a testament to the time and devotion it takes to I dont think thats been done in this country. For me, making theget Indigenous stories told in this country, and that also makes me movie has been an opportunity, as a storyteller, to take a differentproud because its not an easy story to tell. angle with that experience and share it with people. Bones of Crows is slated to be adapted into a five-part drama on CBC Bones of Crows joins Clements growing filmography of true-to-lifein 2023-2024. Clements also looks forward to getting back to work Indigenous tales. It follows past works, including the short films Jesuson other projects waiting in the wings. Indian and Pilgrims; documentaries The Language of Love, The Road Forward and Looking at Edward Curtis, as well as the fictional feature Red Snow, which depicts a Gwichin-Canadian soldier captured by the Taliban. Its a 30-year journey of telling stories on any platform I can get access to, Clements says of her filmmaking career.105 Villa Street, 2nd FloorThunder Bay, ON P7A 7W5For Clements, the opportunity to convey stories that resonate withPhone: 807.345.1131Indigenous audiences and reflect their shared history is why sheFax: 807.345.1229Email: info@jmleng.comgets behind the camera. And while filmmaking is a passion she has pursued for decades, only in recent years has she found it more possible for herself and other Indigenous filmmakers to bring storiesIndustrial / Commercial / Municipallike Bones of Crows to mainstream audiences.Structures BridgesBuildingsWharfsSewer & Water SurveysStudiesDesignInspectionContract AdministrationWere getting to a place where more Indigenous storytellers can tell these stories on film and get access to funding in the way they needTotal Project Managementto, Clements reflects. We must keep looking at how we can make that access even greater and give other storytellers a chance to tell theCongratulations ONWA!stories that havent been told yet. Ontario Native Womens Association59'