In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the District has partnered with the District of North Saanich, Town of Sidney, and Star Cinema to present four films that share powerful Indigenous stories of identity, resilience and healing.
Ninan Auassat (We, the Children)
Sun, Sept 27 @ 2pm
Mon, Sept 28 @ 7pm
Thu, Oct 1 @ 2pm
Ninan Auassat: We the Children comes recommended this year by the Indigenous Screen Office.
Shot over more than six years, the film brings us the moving stories of three groups of children from three different Indigenous nations: Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree and Innu.
In following these young people through the crucial milestones of childhood, right to the threshold of adulthood, we witness their daily lives and aspirations, along with the challenges they face.
Filmed from “a child’s eye-view” and presenting a groundbreaking vision of contemporary Indigenous youth, Kim O’Bomsawin’s documentary is notable for the complete absence of adult voices—holding space instead for a new generation with a burning desire to be heard.
The result is a captivating journey that becomes a call to action, at a time when the voices of young people echo, demanding the right to be recognized and an opportunity to blossom.
Runtime: 1hr31
View screening details: Star Cinema Truth and Reconciliation Film Series