Encircle Films: s-yéwyáw Awaken

Stories of hope and homecoming intersect as Indigenous multimedia changemakers learn and document the teachings of their Elders. Ecko Aleck of the Nlaka'pamux Nation (Lytton, BC,) Alfonso Salinas of the shíshálh Nation (Sunshine Coast, BC,) and Charlene SanJenko of Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation (Shuswap, BC,) are learning and documenting the traditional cultural teachings and legacies of their Elders, including the impacts of genocide resulting from Canada's Indian Residential School (IRS) system. Calling the audience's attention to the filmmaking process of narrative collaboration between an Indigenous and settler team, this character-driven documentary connects the transformative stories of three Indigenous multimedia changemakers and their four Elders. Infused by Indigenous ceremony, s-yéwyáw: Awaken walks alongside the process of intergenerational healing. The mission of Encircle Films is to create awareness of important social issues by showing impactful documentaries, inviting guest speakers to facilitate audience discussion, and inspiring citizens to get involved in issues of importance to them. Every third Thursday, from September through June at the Art House, concerned people come together to watch, listen, and participate in the screening of a film followed by a discussion about current issues facing our community and our planet. Now in our eleventh season, Encircle Films has covered topics including climate change, health care, homelessness, gun violence, concerns for vulnerable and aging citizens, social justice issues, and many more. The hosts of this series are a group of community-minded individuals dedicated to exploring issues that affect us on a global and local level. Our common goal is to give voice to our spirit of concern for community, country, and planet. Our ultimate hope is to create a world of mutual respect, integrity, and compassion.PT1H32M2024-11-21

Liz Marshall

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Showtimes

November 21, 6:30 pm