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- 1 2 Haley Lewis, "'I understand the pain': Film explores residential schools' intergenerational impacts". CFMI-FM, September 26, 2023.
- ↑ Raynee Novak, "Review: “WaaPaKe (Tomorrow)” uses traditions to overcome trauma". The Georgia Straight , September 29, 2023.
- ↑ Pat Mullen, "WaaPaKe Review: Healing for a Better Tomorrow". Point of View , October 4, 2023.
- ↑ Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Women Talking leads film nominees for 2023 DGC Awards". Playback , September 20, 2023.
- ↑ V.S. Wells, "VIFF announces Canadian film award winners". The Georgia Straight , October 5, 2023.
