First Peoples, First Screens: Art and Determination

In celebration of National Aboriginal History Month.

First Peoples, First Screens showcases contemporary Indigenous political filmmaking from across Canada, including documentary, animation, experimental and genre fiction of varying lengths.

A Red Girl’s Reasoning follows a neo-noir action heroine seeking retribution for violence against Indigenous women. TimeTravellerfollows Hunter who embarks on a vision quest that takes him back in time to historical conflicts involving the First Nations of the Americas.

A discussion will follow the screenings with VPL Aboriginal Storyteller in Residence Renae Morriseau.

In partnership with Cinema Politica.