Aina Vinokurova is a filmmaker and screenwriter from Sakha Republic (Yakutia), now based in Regina, Saskatchewan. Deeply rooted in her Indigenous heritage, she is dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the resilience, culture, and history of Siberian Indigenous peoples. Born in a small village on the banks of the Lena River, Aina was raised with a strong connection to her cultural identity. In her thirties, she reconnected with her grandfather after decades of separation, leading to the d…