What The Mother Teaches is an Ideon Media and Motion Entertainment co-production that tells the story of Cree mother Sage Morin, who is also a professional wrestler known as The Matriarch. A 3-part digital video series launching on September 30, 2025 in honour of National Day For Truth & Reconciliation, What The Mother Teaches is a powerful and personal look at the challenges facing Indigenous mothers in Canada, and the strength of their communities that support them.
In episode 2, returning to her home community of Saddle Lake, Edmonton, Sage sits with elders Mona and Elsina to reflect on motherhood, ceremony, and survival in the shadow of residential schools.
Watch episode 2 of What The Mother Teaches, “Healing The Circle,” below.
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- Watch Episode 1 of What The Mother Teaches: “The Matriarch”
- Watch Episode 3 of What The Mother Teaches: “Together We Rise”
- What The Mother Teaches: Home
Held each year on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was recognized by the Canadian government beginning in 2021. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.