Category: Metis

Continent Poster – N. American

by Spirit Wind, posted in broken hand productions, Canada, Cherokee Nation, Childrens Anime Series, Diversity, Jane L Fitzpatrick, Mark Rickerby, martin nuza, Metis, Metis Nation, Namid & Star Dancing, Temple Gate Films, Waya & Two Wolves, writers

Our CONTINENT POSTER, with episodes from Seasons ONE, presents stories from the N. American Continent. We focus on the rich heritage, spirituality and respect for the earth by Native Americans and First Nation Peoples. I was humbled and blessed to write both of these stories that depict the Indigenous people of the continent where I live.

Episode 1.1, Way & Two Wolves, is from the Cherokee Nation. Waya is learning to be a warrior of his people, but he is troubled, rebellious and arrogant. He follows the wrong friends in his life and does not think of the consequences. But then, Waya is faced with a life-changing decision to protect his twin sister and an endangered white wolf pup – or go with his friend. In the end, his grandfather’s spirit comes to him with a message… it is time for him to make a choice.

Episode 1.8, Namid & Star Dancing, the Metis Nation. Ami is tragically left an orphan and must live in an unfamiliar place with strangers, her Metis family in Canada. But her journey through darkness turns into a brilliant light when she meets her Indigenous great-grandmother. The elder teaches her about her People and assures Ami she is stronger than she thinks, for everything on her path has meaning no matter how joyful or how hard it is.

I hope you have enjoyed this journey through the Moon Drake Continents for Season 1! We believe the stories are exquisite and powerful because they come from a heartfelt mission – indeed, the people involved in this project believe the world is destined to be a better place if we do our part.

WE LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK!

Jane

Namid & Star Dancing

by Spirit Wind, posted in broken hand productions, Canada, Childrens Anime Series, Jane L Fitzpatrick, Mark Rickerby, martin nuza, Metis, Namid & Star Dancing, writers

By Jane L. Fitzpatrick – As Moon Drake’s writing team moves closer to completing the episodes for Season TWO, we have been blessed and changed by the research required. The vibrant and inspiring cultures of this Earth teach us lessons in Humility, Diversity and love for Humanity. It is our prayer and hope that what we’ve learned as writers translates into a transparent understanding for children – and also for adults.

Today I completed Episode 2.1, “Namid & Star Dancing” – which takes place in Vancouver B.C., Canada (N. American Continent). The Soul of this story is the Metis Nation – a brave and courageous People who have struggled for generations to be recognized and respected.

Ami (Namid) is a 12-year-old girl who experiences great personal loss in her life. But her spirit is renewed when she learns she is Metis – and the wisdom from her great-grandmother shows her how to rise above her heartache, to ultimately gain great joy.

I was hoping to finish this story by today, the birthday of another 12-year-old girl (now 233-year-old), Sacajawea. I see parallels between these two spirits, for they both endured heartache at a young age, and they both claimed their gifts to inspire the world.

We are OVER THE MOON! ❤