The Borer and the Basket

As Ash Trees are dying from an invasive species in the Wabanaki Forest, it threatens the traditional baskets of the Wabanaki people. Woven together from personal stories and hard science we follow along with basket makers and scientists as they try to save it all before it's too late.

  • Desmond Simon
    Director
  • Jaret Belliveau
    Writer
    Kung Fu Elliot, Highway Gospel
  • Zach Melanson
    Producer
    Kokota: the Islet of Hope
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Indigenous, Climate, first nations, crafting, culture
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony,
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Desmond Simon