“Reminiscent of the lightning bolts of creation, KAQTUKWEW Ji’J PRODUCTIONS sets out on a journey to make meaningful documentaries, film and new media content that will unify viewers through dimensions of perspectives”.
The company name comes from a profound desire to pay respectful and loving tribute to not only the Little Thunder legend of the Mi’kmaq people but also to Josée’s son, Kaqtukwew Ji’j ~ Little Thunder, who is named after this traditional story.
KAQTUKWEW Ji’J PRODUCTIONS was created to be apart of a generation that is reclaiming space and looking to imprint on the future history that future generations can access and continue to keep our stories alive.
About Us
KAQTUKWEW Ji’J PRODUCTIONS is founded by Josée Bourgeois, Indigenous dance artist, performer, and band member of The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations, Ontario.
Josée is a visionary leader with a commanding presence that transcends confidence, charm, and deep pride in her Algonquin heritage. Over a few decades, she has built a repertoire that has naturally lead to becoming a presenter of different artistic mediums.
With a passionate and expressive personality, she has an established a reputation for being a great public speaker and advocate for Inherent rights in multiple industries.
It’s in her blood to be bold, to get to the point of what others don’t want to confront. Through storytelling she wishes to challenge the norms of the present and respectfully honour the dimensions of the past.
Léa Pascal – Producer Consultant
With 28 years of experience in television production, both in fiction and documentary, Léa Pascal uses her expertise to support production teams while ensuring the operational, financial and human resources management of the company.
Productions
In production
RETISSER LES LIENS
1 x 52 mi. for Radio-Canada
In this documentary we follow the generational path of first-nations grappling with the consequences of colonization, in particular the 60’s scoop system. As we meet the family members of the people once adopted through this assimilatory system, we see different dimensions of the aftermath and effects this policy.
Our elders today were unable to fully experience their culture and this has severe effects on them today and how they were able to raise the younger generation. The children of children who were taken are all grown up now, what has happened to them? How have they been able to navigate reconnecting with our culture and has the powerful of healing allowed them confront the past and finally dream of the future?
