National Film Board of Canada – Indigenous Short Films Screenings
National Film Board of Canada - Indigenous Short Films Screenings
When & Where:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
At 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC Culture Days
Admission & Access:
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Free — everyone is welcome. Culture Days
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Offered in English. Culture Days
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Wheelchair accessible. Culture Days
What to Expect:
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A curated selection of short films by Indigenous creators, running continuously on a loop throughout the event. Culture Days
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Films include My Friend the Green Horse (2024, 11 min) — a luminous blend of stop-motion animation and live-action, exploring the story of acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s childhood refuge among animal spirits; Woodland Spirits (2007, 27 min) — a journey across northern Lake Superior intertwined with ancient rock paintings; and Now is the Time (2019, 16 min) — reflecting on the 50th anniversary of raising a totem pole in Haida Gwaii and the resurgence of Haida carving and culture. Culture Days
Purpose & Themes:
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Designed for reflection and learning, especially in the spirit of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Culture Days
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These stories explore cultural memory, Indigenous worldviews, interconnections with land and spirit, and the deep healing that comes through reclaiming and sharing these narratives.
Hosted By:
Richmond Public Library. Culture Days