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What is your dream? A young Ainu woman embarks on a journey of self discovery...

If someone were to ask you, "what is your dream?", how will you answer it? If you were amongst the many that can't give a clear answer, this story may be for you.

‐Story Outline-
The story is about an Ainu oral historian, Rie Kayano, a resident of Hokkaido’s Nibutani Village, embarking on a personal journey of empowerment. Rie was born in Lake Akan, Hokkaido, renowned for its Ainu cultural roots, where she was exposed from a young age to Ainu song and dance. Having experienced discrimination, she grew up self-conscious and hating her Ainu roots. After graduating from high-school she met friends that helped her renew her interest in Ainu culture. But after marriage, and the birth of her daughter, she found herself, feeling again out of touch with her passion for Ainu culture. It was then that the opportunity to visit the indigenous Seminole tribe of Florida. What did she feel and learn from her experience with the Seminoles…

"Future is MINE"
Future is MINE is a women’s empowerment documentary series. It depicts women in their personal journey of envisioning a future, and taking a brave step towards its realization. Women in many societies face hurdles in self-empowerment, unable to realize their potential and dreams. Future is MINE series are created with the aim encourage women to take a seat at the table, and be the drivers of their own future fulfillment.

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