Carol Geddes

Born in Yukon and a member of the Inland Tlingit people, Carol Geddes is an internationally renowned filmmaker and writer who has produced over 25 documentaries and television programs. She is part of the first generation of Indigenous filmmakers to emerge within the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). In Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (1986), she highlights Indigenous women who have excelled in non-traditional professions. In Picturing a People: George Johnston, Tlingit Photographer (1997), she brings to life the fascinating history of her own people through imagery. In 1991, Geddes became the head of Studio One, a new NFB division dedicated to Indigenous production, where she served until 1996. Among her many works are Two Winters: Tales from Above the Earth and the youth-focused television series Anash and the Legacy of the Sun-Rock. Whether as a writer, producer, or director, her prolific career has consistently highlighted the stories and challenges of Indigenous life in Canada. In 2019, Carol Geddes received a lifetime membership to the Yukon Film Society in recognition of her remarkable contributions to cinema. Throughout her career, she has also served on the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Yukon Heritage Resources Board, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Yukon Human Rights Commission, the Canadian Conference of the Arts, the National Film Board of Canada, and the Women in Media Foundation.