We are hosting our second virtual Indigenous movie cafe! Every month we watch a film and host a post-film discussion over Zoom.

The post-film discussion will be held on June 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. All registered participants will be entered in a draw for a $50 gift card.

This month we are featuring nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up, a documentary following the family of the late Colten Boushie, a young Cree man fatally shot on August 9, 2016 after entering Gerald Stanley’s rural property. The jury’s subsequent acquittal of Stanley captured international attention, raising questions about racism embedded within Canada’s legal system. Directed by Tasha Hubbard, nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up addresses the stark history of colonialism on the prairies and a vision of a future where Indigenous children can live safely on their homelands.

Content warning: This film is PG but it discusses the details around the death of Colten Boushie, racism/racial slurs, and hateful language during the film.

To receive the movie link, please register online through this link.

Thank you to the National Film Board for allowing us the opportunity to share this film.