‘Reconciliation Through Art’ Presents WaaPaKe – Special Advance Film Event – September 29

Press Release – Reconciliation Through Art

September 29, 2024 – 2 p.m.

Almonte United Church (106 Elgin Street, Almonte)

As a special prequel to the upcoming Reconciliation Through Art event, acclaimed Cree filmmaker Jules Arita Koostachin, based in Vancouver, will be coming to Almonte to give a personal screening of her extraordinary documentary WaaPaKe (Tomorrow).

This intimate film delves into the Indian Residential School (IRS) experiences that have affected her family from Attawapiskat. Released in 2023 by the National Film Board of Canada WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) focuses on intergenerational resiliency, healing and hope, offering a unique insight into the IRS experience and its impact – a central theme of Truth and Reconciliation and Every Child Matters. Jules Koostachin will be available for questions and discussion following the screening.

Jules Koostachin completed her master’s degree at Toronto Metropolitan University in Documentary Media where she was awarded the Award of Distinction for her thesis work, as well as the Graduate Ryerson Gold Medal for highest academic achievement. After graduation, she was one of six women selected for the Women in the Directors Chair program at the Banff Center. Her extensive filmography and numerous awards have established her as a filmmaker of note today (https://juleskoostachin.com).

Her rich knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities continues to inform her advocacy and arts practice.

Don’t miss this special film and unique opportunity to meet the filmmaker!

This screening event will be followed by the other performances, workshops and exhibits with Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers happening as part of Reconciliation Through Art at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on September 30 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit reconciliationthroughart.ca for all program details and times.