Self-portrait of a culture, one's ancestors and a young Illinuit-Caucasian man. Self-portrait of Tim Masso. A short documentary celebrating Indigenous ways of knowing and the importance of our own roots.

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• Name of the movie: Tim Masso
• Movie block: 5. My Home - the Place Where I Live
• Competition category: documentary (2C)
• Year of origin: 2021
• Country of origin: Canada
• Duration : 3.14 min
• Authors / staff:

  Tim Masso

• Other information:

  This film was created by Tim Masso, a 17-year-old Canadian student and participant of the Reel Youth film program. This piece was created in our virtual ḥaḥuupač̓akukqin film program.
  
  ḥaḥuupač̓akukqin is Hesquiaht for “our teachings informed by knowledge holders.” The youth will receive ḥaḥuupa “informed teachings” from Elders, and will become ḥaḥuupčuu “well-taught.

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