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WAKAN TANKA - BE GREAT SPIRIT

AN INNOVATIVE FILM UNITING ELDERS AND YOUTH TO INSPIRE SOLUTIONS TO OUR PLANET'S CHALLENGES

WAKAN TANKA - BE GREAT SPIRIT

AN INNOVATIVE FILM UNITING ELDERS AND YOUTH TO INSPIRE SOLUTIONS TO OUR PLANET'S CHALLENGES

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Vancouver, Canada

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FREE SONG DOWNLOAD!

September 14-September 17 ALL DONATIONS will receive a free download of one of these songs from Wakan Tanka contributing musicians. You pick! Please spread the word on your social media!

Dehli 2 Dublin - www.delhi2dublin.com - Our House

GAUDI- www.gaudimusic.com - Lunar Patchouli

The Wilderness of Manitoba - www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com - St. Petersburg

Nova - www.novanovannova.tv - Terrify

Heather Noel - www.heathernoel.com - The Healing Times and Angel's Sigh

Wakan Tanka, meaning in the First Nation Lakota Sioux language "Great Spirit" is a powerful documentary that interweaves the voices of respected global elders with a captivating fictional story, to engage youth on stewardship of our shared planet EARTH.

The fictional journey follows Zak, a 13 year-old boy, making his way to the safety of his grandparents house as the world he is used to collapses around him.

The film's website http://www.wakantankafilm.com/
(TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FOR CANADIAN DONATIONS OVER $20.00)

The inspiration for Wakan Tanka is our elders - those who have witnessed the passing of time and human impact on our planet. We are grateful to the following leaders, the elders and experts, who were willing to step forward and be heard. Featuring :

Dr. David Suzuki - Scientist, Environmentalist and co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation - www.davidsuzuki.org

Dr. James Hansen - Climatologist and Columbia University Adjunct Professor - www.stormsofmygrandchildren.com

Raffi Cavoukian - Singer, Author and Founder of Centre for Child Honouring - www.childhonouring.org

Robert Bateman - Naturalist and Painter - www.robertbateman.ca

Chickadee - Ojibway Elder

And many others!

MUSICAL COLLABORATORS

The Wakan Tanka team are extremely grateful to the many amazing musicians who have contributed their music to the film:

Lamb http://lambofficial.com

Dehli 2 Dublin - www.delhi2dublin.com

GAUDI - www.gaudimusic.com

The Wilderness of Manitoba http://www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com

The Wayseer Manifesto - www.wayseermanifesto.com

Kytami - www.kytami.ca

The Dub Pistols - www.dubpistolsmusic.co.uk

Nova - www.youtube.com/novapropagandatv

Trademark - www.trademark-online.co.uk

Fat Freddy Drop http://www.fatfreddysdrop.com

Massive Attack http://www.massiveattack.co.uk

Adham Shaikh http://adhamshaikh.com

Heather Noel http://heathernoel.com

Wakan Tanka has the potential to influence millions of young people.The film demonstrates that there is, indeed, hope, and that we have the knowledge and the tools to re-forge healthy and respectful relationships with nature and our planet in order to build a sustainable future together.

Once the film is completed it will be the centerpiece of a package of educational tools provided to schools around the world to facilitate inter-generational dialogue to pass the wisdom of our elders on to youth and inspire them to use their skills to effect positive change in the world.

RELEASE DATE

Wakan Tanka will be released in December of 2014, provided that we raise enough costs to cover the remainder of post-production costs.

WHAT WE NEED

In order to finish the film and to get it out to as many people as possible, we need to raise $60,000. 100% of the funds will be used to fund to post-production costs including studio time to edit the film, record the narration, and complete animations.

ALSO FEATURING:

James Hoggan - Author of Climate Cover Up and co-founder of Desmogblog.com - www.desmogblog.com/james_hoggan

Cara Pike - Director, Social Capital Project - www.thesocialcapitalproject.org

Grandmother Agnes - Chair of the Thirteen Grandmothers - www.grandmotherscouncil.org

Dr. Pakki Chipps - Ethnobotanist, Author

Miles Richardson – Haida Gwaii Elder

Manley Little Brave - Sioux Elder

Guy Dauncey - Climate Change Author and Advocate - www.earthfuture.com

Makere Harawira - Waitaha Elder - www.buildingglobaldemocracy.org/makere-stewart-harawira

Dan Jason - Author, Salt Spring Seeds & Founder of the Seed and Plant Sanctuary for Canada - www.saltspringseeds.com/dan-jason

Bristol Foster - Scientist, and Filmmaker

Hwiemtun - Coast Salish Elder

Paul Dickinson - Chairman, Carbon Disclosure Project - www.cdproject.net

Samuel Bullock - Permaculture Designer & Educator - www.permacultureportal.com

“Throughout human existence, elders have been the repository of experience, of knowledge painstakingly acquired over centuries about our origins, our purpose, and our destiny.” –Dr. David Suzuki

THE PROJECT TEAM

Wakan Tanka has been commissioned by the Institute for Sustainability Education & Action (I-SEA) a charity based in Canada. I-SEA is working in partnership with UK-based non-profit A Purpose for Life Foundation. The film is co-produced by Substantial Films Ltd in the UK. To read more about the amazing, creative team involved please visit our team page.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

If you are unable to financially contribute to the campaign, you can still play a vital role by sharing this campaign on social media via the links below.

We hope you will join us. Together we will build a global community working towards change. Please support the campaign, donate and share.

TAX RECEIPTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR CANADIAN DONATIONS OVER $20.

THANK YOU!

WAKAN TANKA - BE GREAT SPIRIT

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Thank You Web Credit

$7 USD

$10 CAD

Thank you for contributing to this film and to the planet. We will give you a thank you credit on our website for your contribution. Thank you!

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Web Credit + Film Poster

$18 USD

$25 CAD

Get an official Wakan Tanka film poster, along with a thank you credit on our website for your contribution. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Film Poster + Thank You Card

$35 USD

$50 CAD

For your generous donation we will give you a beautiful hand made thank you card, an official Wakan Tanka film poster, and a credit on our website for your contribution to the film. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Free Download+Poster+Card

$39 USD

$55 CAD

For your generous donation we will give you a Wakan Tanka poster, a beautiful hand-made thank you card and your choice of a free download from one of our Contributing Musicians: Dehli 2 Dublin - www.delhi2dublin.com - Our House GAUDI- www.gaudimusic.com - Lunar Patchouli The Wilderness of Manitoba - www.thewildernessofmanitoba.com - St. Petersburg Nova - www.novanovannova.tv - Terrify Heather Noel - www.heathernoel.com - The Healing Times and Angel's Sigh

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DVD + Poster + Thank You Card

$70 USD

$100 CAD

For your generosity, we will give you a copy of the film on DVD, a beautiful hand made thank you card, an official Wakan Tanka film poster, and a credit on our website. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Elder Interview

$140 USD

$200 CAD

All previous perks and we will do a telephone interview with an elder in your community and feature their story on our web site.Thank you! Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Into The Wild Festival Ticket!

$175 USD

$250 CAD

Receive a ticket to "Into the Wild" in East Sussex (UK) for a three day festival in Aug 22-25, 2015 for a weekend filled with music, delicious healthy food & drink, dance, yoga, tantra, meditation, ritual, kids area, wild crafts, art and more! http://www.intothewildgathering.com You will also get a Wakan Tanka poster and a copy of our DVD. Thank you!

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On Screen Credit

$351 USD

$500 CAD

For your incredible generosity we will give you all perks above (web credit, poster, hand made thank you card and a DVD) plus special thanks in the film's credits. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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On Screen Credit + T-shirt!

$386 USD

$550 CAD

For your incredible generosity we will give you all perks above (web credit, poster, hand made thank you card and a DVD) plus special thanks in the film's credits. AND a Wakan Tanka T-shirt! Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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COFFEE+Credit+T-Shirt

$561 USD

$800 CAD

Receive 6 (1lbs) bags + 1 gift pack (3x 340gr) of the amazing Ethical Bean certfied organic, fair trade coffee!! We will also give you an on screen credit and a Wakan Tanka T-Shirt. Thank you!

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2 Into The Wild Tix + T shirts

$702 USD

$1,000 CAD

For your generous contribution, receive 2 tickets to "Into the Wild" Festival in East Sussex (UK) for a three day festival in Aug 22-25, 2015 for a weekend filled with music, delicious healthy food & drink, dance, yoga, tantra, meditation, ritual, kids area, wild crafts, art and more! http://www.intothewildgathering.com You will also get 2 Wakan Tanka T-shirts, poster and a copy of our DVD.

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Sustainable Dinner+Film Credit

$1,053 USD

$1,500 CAD

All previous perks (web credit, poster, hand made thank you card, DVD and on screen credit) plus a sustainable, local dinner for 4 in Vancouver with Executive Producer Margery Moore prepared by Lee Carney, Food Editor for the Vancouver Observer. A night to remember! Travel to Vancouver not included. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Vancouver Premier + Afterparty

$1,754 USD

$2,500 CAD

For your generosity we will offer you 4 tickets to the film's premier and the after-party in Vancouver, your name (or the name of a loved one) in the film's credits, plus the film on DVD and 4 film posters. Travel to Vancouver not included. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Retreat on Salt Spring Island

$3,508 USD

$5,000 CAD

Superhero, thank you ! We will pay for 2 people to travel to Salt Spring Island from Vancouver for two days and one night at a local resort during a weekend of your choice. Also includes 2 tickets to the Vancouver premiere and afterparty, your name (or a loved one's name) in the film credits, the film on DVD, thank you card and 2 film posters. Travel to Vancouver not included. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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Co-Executive Producer Credit

$7,017 USD

$10,000 CAD

This is an exclusive opportunity to lend your support for the film. Your name will be prominently featured in the film's credits as a co-Executive Producer. You will also be invited to attend the pre-launch party for the film and all the premiers and afterparties. PLANET EARTH HERO, THANK YOU! Travel not included. Tax receipt available upon request for Canadian donations.

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PATRON/ Co-Executive Producer

$17,542 USD

$25,000 CAD

For your amazing generosity, receive an original painting by Derek Heaton "Spirit Eagle Warrior" http://www.pegasusgallery.ca/artist/Derek_Heaton.html and a Co-Executive producer credit, featuring your name prominently in the film's credits. You will also be invited to attend the pre-launch party for the film and all the premiers and after parties. Your contribution makes this project possible! PLANET EARTH SUPERHERO, THANK YOU!!

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