First Contact takes six Canadians on a 28-day journey intended to challenge attitudes and shed light on the true Indigenous experience. The travelers, all with strong opinions about Indigenous People, have been invited to leave their everyday lives behind and embark on a unique journey, traveling deep into Indigenous communities throughout Canada. It is a journey that will challenge their perceptions and confront their prejudices about a world they never imagined they would see. This exploration of the true Indigenous experience in Canada will change the participants’ lives forever.

Production Details


Produced With: Nüman Films and Indios Productions Inc. for APTN and TVO
Producers: Vanessa Loewen, Jocelyn Mitchell, Desiree Single, Jeff Newman, Stephanie Scott
Distributed By: Animiki See Distribution Inc.