Aboriginal filmmaker. NFB's special programs:.Aboriginal Filmmaking Program. Agency:.Produced by Full Regalia and Omni Film Productions in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada; with the participation of the Canadian Television Fund created by the Government of Canada and the Canadian cable industry, Telefilm Canada: Equity Investment Program, CTF: License Fee program; with the participation of the Shaw Television Broadcast Fund; in association with CTV and with the support of Vancouver Television; in association with VISION TV and TVNC. Developed with the assistance of British Columbia Film with the generous support of the Squamish Nation.

Director, Annie Fraziér Henry ; script, Annie Fraziér Henry ; producer, Michael Chechik, Annie Fraziér Henry, George Johnson ; executive producer, Michael Chechik, Annie Fraziér Henry, Svend-Erik Eriksen ; director of photography, Robert Ennis, David Frazee ; location sound recording, Dwight Rhodes ; editing, Lenka Svab ; sound design, Marc Benoit ; sound mixer, Brent Marchenski ; music, Terry Frewer.

Narrator, Annie Fraziér Henry ; cast, Dakota House, Chief Simon Baker, Glen Gould, Vania Stager, Nathan Smith, Melody Southcombe, Zach Douglas, Yul Baker, Maya Avila, Lawrence Baker, Patrick Keating, Samantha Wilson, Leanne Adachi, Morgan Rose, Suzanne Coy, Stella Johnson, Robin Gray, Stefany Langan, Eugene Harry, T. Richard Baker, Wayne Baker, null Klatle-Bhi, Amanda Prince.

Recorded 1999.

"It is said the proud Siwash Rock resembles a certain young warrior of long, long ago... a brave young chief who pledged his honour to the love of a beautiful young girl from the north."--Chief Simon Baker. So begins sxwexwxwiy'am: The Story of Siwash Rock, a contemporary dramatization of an ancient Coast Salish myth about the famous Vancouver landmark that symbolizes the most sacred of a man's vows, cleanliness of fatherhood. As Chief Simon Baker narrates in Squamish, the tale unfolds in Vancouver's inner city. We meet Andrew, a young Native man struggling to overcome the disillusionment of his people. Unemployed and faced with the unplanned and difficult pregnancy of his girlfriend Kelsey, Andrew must prove himself worthy of fatherhood by following the traditional path of his ancestors. Legends is a gripping and life-affirming drama, featuring powerful performances by the film's young actors.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

First Prize - Category: Creation, 2000

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).