UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST
Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward wins Viddy Award

University Canada West's Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward was a Platinum Award winner in the 2024 Viddy Awards.

The six-part series, produced by University Canada West, aims to encourage Canadians to learn about Indigenous history through powerful personal narratives.

"Our aim has always been to shed light on the crucial narratives of Indigenous history, and this accolade reinforces the impact of our work," said Midya U, UCW's Vice-President, Marketing and Communications.

"Receiving this Platinum Award is a profound honour as it underscores the dedication, creativity and passion of everyone involved in this project."

The Viddy Awards are administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. Understanding Indigenous History was recognized in the Non-Broadcast YouTube /Vimeo Other (Documentary) category. The Platinum Award is awarded to those projects that the judges deem are written, produced, shot and/or edited in an exceptional manner.

The series was hosted by award-winning Canadian broadcast journalist Lisa LaFlamme and featured extensive interviews with prominent First Nations leader Phil Fontaine, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, and internationally recognized human rights expert Kathleen Mahoney, as well as special guests.

The series endeavours to help viewers navigate the intricate webs of Indigenous history and Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

The series is available to view on UCW's YouTube Channel and is now also available as a podcast.

Understanding Indigenous History was produced by Midya U, produced and written by Rosa Hwang and filmed by director of photography Stéphane Brisson with Fontaine, Mahoney and LaFlamme serving as executive producers.