What The Mother Teaches
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.
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.
What The Mother Teaches Production Credits:
HOST: Sage Morin
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Jess Muise
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Russell Gienapp
SOUND ENGINEER: Jesse Luce
VIDEO EDITOR: David Chang
ADDITIONAL VIDEO EDITOR: Michael Morrow
PRODUCERS: Leslie McCormick, Natalie Milne, Shawn Phelan
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Kevin Johnson, Daniel Mekinda
PRODUCTION EXECUTIVES: Kevin Bartus, Tal Bolin
SAVVYMOM EDITORIAL SUPPORT: Christopher Turner, Corinne McDermott
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Monster Pro Wrestling, Levi Day, Quentin Mounsef, Mona, Elsina White, Ruth Cardinal De Ubiera, Corenda, Cynthia Jim
Additional Resources
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12 Indigenous Picture Books to Add to Your Collection
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