Building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world – Pipestone Flyer

March 23, 2026

Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News

Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and Indigenous media advocate from Edmonton, Alberta, and a member of Samson Cree Nation. With more than three decades in film and television, she has dedicated her career to advancing Indigenous voices on screen.

Lightning outlined her vision to transform Alberta into a global hub for Indigenous-owned film and media, focusing on story ownership, economic development, and sustainability.

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