Treaty Day Film Festival
Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay)
Two days of films showcasing the resilience of Indigenous peoples in honor of the Point Elliot Treaty of 1855 between the Lummi Nation and the U.S. government.
Two features, a series of short films, and panel discussion with filmmakers.
Saturday, January 19th2:45 – 5:45 (doors at 2:15)
Sunday, January 20th 12:00 – 3:00(doors at 11:30)
Pickford Film Center, Bellingham,
Edge of the Knife:The first feature film made entirely in the Haida language is a stunning cinematic achievement and a spellbinding tale of pride, tragedy, and remorse set in Haida Gwaii in the 1800s.
Kayak to Klemtu:After her uncle’s death, a 14-year-old girl must speak on his behalf against a proposed pipeline that would bring oil tanker traffic to the waters around her hometown in British Columbia. This film presented in conjunction with Cascadia International Women’s Film Festival.
Short Films:
The Roundhouse | Theresa Keliya Warbus(Sto:lo)
Waiting for God | CSSP Original
We’ll Always Have Toynbee | Sonia Bonspille Boileau (Mohawk)
Salmon People | CSSP Original
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