Opening Up Outdoors

Going Sideways - Episode 02
15:49

Illustrator Florence Rivest dwells on one shore of the St. Lawrence; across the water live Uapukun Mestokosho and Shanice Mollen Picard, cousins and co-directors of Shipu (“rivers”). All three are finding new ways to experience the great outdoors by contemplating and connecting with the land.

Florence Rivest teaching the art of drawing outside.

Illustrator Florence Rivest grew up on the river. Canoeing has taught her not to give in to the temptation to go faster, but to let the current sweep her along while she gazes at the reflection of the clouds or enjoys the rustle of the wind in the trees. Rivest now gives art workshops in natural settings where creativity and contemplation transcend physical performance.

Uapukun Mestokosho and Shanice Mollen Picard are best friends and cousins. The two Innu women from the Ekuanitshit (Mingan) community have developed a deep connection with their land, which inspired them to make Shipu, a political and poetic documentary about the importance of preserving rivers and the value of Indigenous identity.

A coniferous branch.
Uapukun Mestokosho and Shanice Mollen Picard sitting on rocks.
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