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Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening and Author Reading

Name: Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening and Author Reading
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30
Location: Edmonton

The Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening and Author Reading is a free community event held in Edmonton on September 30, as part of the Edmonton Short Film Festival. It features Indigenous stories, artists, and voices through film screenings, author readings, a smudge ceremony, and Q&A sessions.

Date: Sep 30, 2026
Location: Edmonton
Status: Upcoming

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Truth and Reconciliation Film Screening and Author Reading

Event summary

Highlights

Film screenings and author readings featuring local Indigenous artists
Smudge ceremony and remarks by Elder Terry Lusty and Elder Dan Cardinal
Q&A sessions with Indigenous filmmakers and authors
Education on the meanings and process of Truth and Reconciliation

Organized by the Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) in partnership with Audreys Books, this event aims to bolster awareness and understanding of the truth and reconciliation process in Canada. Attendees are invited to an afternoon of film, literature, and conversation, where local Indigenous filmmakers and authors share their work, experiences, and stories.

The gathering begins with a smudge ceremony and opening remarks from Elder Terry Lusty, followed by presentations and audience Q&A sessions with the featured artists. The event concludes with words from Elder Dan Cardinal. While free to attend, advance registration is required due to limited space.

The initiative emphasizes learning about Indigenous history, its ongoing effects, and fostering reconciliation through shared understanding. The event seeks to educate and inspire, providing a platform for Indigenous voices to tell their own stories.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Audreys Books; ponokanews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Edmonton

Before attending

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