An internationally award-winning documentarian, Brian J. Francis of Elsipogtog First Nation has made the revitalization of the Mi’kmaq Nation his life’s work. A renowned Mi’kmaq knowledge-keeper and community activist, he has written, produced, and directed over 70 documentaries, including The Spirit Remains (2022) The Sacred Sundance (2008) and The Circle of Justice (2003). Manager of the Juno award-winning aboriginal recording group, “Eagle Feather,” he also spearheaded two APTN series: Wabanaagig (2008-2011) and Eastern Tide (2002). Francis received the Lieutenant Governor’s Dialogue Award in 2020 for his work as a Cultural and Language Keeper for the Mi’kmaq Nation and self-published his first book, Between Two Worlds- Spiritual Writings and Photographs, in 2021.