A series of Indigenous-created films are screened throughout the day at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is screening Indigenous-created films throughout the day on Wednesday, September 30, in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada. It's part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours the children who never returned home and the survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
The day runs from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, with films starting one after another. It kicks off with Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (29 min), followed by Sisters & Brothers (3 min, French), Hebron Relocation (15 min), Waseteg (6 min), and Evan's Drum (14 min). At noon comes Le Chemin Rouge (15 min, French), leading into the longer Siksikakowan - The Blackfoot Man (77 min).
The afternoon continues with Some Stories (8 min), The Mountain of SGaana (10 min, no dialogue), Arctic Song (6 min, Inuktitut), and Etlinisigu'niet (Bleed Down) (5 min, no dialogue). Then there's You are on Indian Land (36 min), followed by the longest film of the day, Nechako - It will be a big river again (90 min), before the day closes with Feather Fall (23 min).
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Between the short pieces and the longer features, there's a mix of English and French, and a few films without dialogue, so you can drop in for a couple or stay for the whole run. The screenings are at the museum, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4P7, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm on September 30.
Date
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
10:30
Recommended Age
+14 years
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