Ongoing Series

Our Stories to Tell

A monthly series showcasing the new wave of inspired Indigenous storytelling in film. Programmed and hosted by Akira Iahtail, a Cree-Métis film curator, filmmaker, and member of the Attawapiskat First Nation.

Series advisor: Lyana Patrick, filmmaker, assistant professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, and member of the Stellat’en First Nation.


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Upcoming Screenings

  • Once Were Warriors 4
  • Once Were Warriors
  • New Zealand1994
  • Lee Tamahori
  • 102 DCP
  • 18A
  • Our Stories to Tell
  • Atanarjuat 1
  • Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
  • ᐊᑕᓈᕐᔪᐊᑦ
  • Canada2001
  • Zacharias Kunuk
  • 161 DCP
  • 14A
  • Our Stories to Tell

List of Programmed Films

Date Film Title Director(s) Year Country
2023-Oct Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers 2021 Canada
2023-Nov Seven Generations
2023-Dec Wildhood Bretten Hannam 2021 Canada
2024-Jan The Only Raven: A Tribute to Bill Reid
2024-Feb Itu Ninu Itandehui Jansen 2023 Mexico . . .
2024-Mar Run Woman Run Zoe Leigh Hopkins 2021 Canada
2024-Apr Okâwîmâwaskiy
2024-May Powerlands Ivey Camille Manybeads Tso 2022 USA
2024-Jun National Indigenous Peoples Day: Pêyakotêwisiwin Jules Arita Koostachin
2024-Jul Alanis Obomsawin: Pathfinder
2024-Aug Beans Tracey Deer 2020 Canada
2024-Oct Lyana Patrick: People of the Land
2024-Nov Teachings for the noḵe', wahkohtowin, and t̲s̲'iyanne
2024-Dec The Road Forward Marie Clements 2017 Canada
2025-Jan Olivia Marie Golosky: nistawâyâw and Beyond
2025-Feb Broken Angel Jules Arita Koostachin 2022 Canada
2025-Mar Ninan Auassat: We, the Children Kim O’Bomsawin 2024 Canada
2025-Apr Fancy Dance Erica Tremblay 2023 USA
2025-May Night Raiders Danis Goulet 2021 Canada . . .
2025-Jun Keepers of the Fire + Our Grandmother the Inlet
2025-Jul Vuntut Gwitchin—A Journey of Determination and Resilience
2025-Aug Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again Lyana Patrick 2025 Canada
2025-Sep Tea Creek Ryan Dickie 2024 Canada
2025-Oct Stories to Share: Respecting the Spirit
2025-Nov #skoden Damien Eagle Bear 2025 Canada
2025-Dec Levers Rhayne Vermette 2025 Canada
2026-Jan Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man Sinakson Trevor Solway 2025 Canada
2026-Feb Northlore + Delta Dawn
2026-Mar Aki Darlene Naponse 2025 Canada
2026-Apr Sweet Summer Pow Wow Darrell Dennis 2025 Canada
2026-May Once Were Warriors Lee Tamahori 1994 New Zealand
2026-Jun Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner Zacharias Kunuk 2001 Canada