The Road Forward

The story

The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Cast & crew

Evan Leslie Adams

Evan Leslie AdamsEd Nahanee

Chief Leonard George

Chief Leonard GeorgeNative Voice Stringer (as Leonard George)

Ronnie Dean Harris

Ronnie Dean HarrisNative Voice Stringer / George Manuel / Singer / Self

Wayne Lavallee

Wayne LavalleeNative Voice Stringer / Guitar Player / Singer / Self

Jeremy James Lavallee

Jeremy James LavalleeNative Voice Stringer / Fiddle Player / Singer / Self

Stephen E. MillerTom Hurley

Latash Maurice Nahanee

Latash Maurice NahaneeNative Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Corey Payette

Corey PayetteNative Voice Stringer / Singer & Hand Drummer / Self

Murray Porter

Murray PorterNative Voice Stringer / Keyboard Player / Singer / Self

Russell Wallace

Russell WallaceNative Voice Stringer / Choir Singer / Hand Drummer / Self

Patti Allan

Patti AllanMaisie Hurley

Glen Andrew Brkich

Glen Andrew BrkichHusband