NFB: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Short Doc Series
Series of five short films.
The film series includes the following films:
Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again – 34min
Yuxwelupton: Man of Masks – 21min
Holy Angels – 14min
Second Stories – It had to be done – 22min
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair – 29min
Please not that this event has reserved seating.
Series run time 120min. CC. Films contain sensitive subject matter which may be triggering for some. Viewer discretion is advised. There will be cultural support workers on site throughout the screening of these films.

7:15 PM Sep 27, 2022
NFB: We Were Children
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit.
Please note, this event has reserved seating.
Run time 83min. CC. This film contains disturbing content and is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older. Parental discretion, and/or watching this film within a group setting, is strongly advised. If you need counselling support, please contact Health Canada. There will be cultural support workers on site throughout the screening of these films.

7:15 PM-Sep 28, 2022
NFB: Picking up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Each object has a story to tell, each survivor has something to say. The 90-minute feature documentary film Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket weaves those stories with artist Carey Newman’s personal journey, examining how art can open our hearts to the pain of truth and the beauty of resilience. The Witness Blanket stands as a national monument to recognize the atrocities of the Indian residential school era, honour the children, and symbolize ongoing reconciliation.
Please note, this event has reserved seating.
Run time 86min. CC. This film shares traumatic stories of Indian residential school survivors. Please watch and share with gentleness. If you or your family members have a history with residential schools, make sure before watching that you can connect with support. A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected. There will be cultural support workers on site throughout the screening of these films.

7:15 PM- Sep 29, 2022
NFB: The Road Forward
The Road Forward, a musical documentary by Marie Clements, connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Clements paints an electrifying picture of how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Native Sisterhood, became a powerful voice for social, political and legal advocacy, eventually effecting profound change at the national level. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats. The Road Forward is a rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action.
Please note, this event has reserved seating.
Run time 101min. CC. This film contains sensitive subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. There will be cultural support workers on site throughout the screening of these films.