Indigenous Short Films Screening

Enjoy a selection of short films by Indigenous creators to support your learning and reflection on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The films will be playing continuously on a loop during the library's opening hours. About the Films: Mountain of SGaana | Animation | 2017 | 10 mins In The Mountain of SGaana, Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter spins a magical tale of a young man who is stolen away to the spirit world, and the young woman who rescues him. The film brilliantly combines traditional animation with formal elements of Haida art, and is based on a story inspired by a old Haida fable. Inkwo - For When the Starving Return | Animation| 2024 | 18 min: In a future haunted by monstrous beings, Dove-a gender-shifting warrior-must harness ancestral medicine (Inkwo) to defend their community and restore balance to a fractured world. My Friend the Green Horse | Indigenous Cinema | 2024 | 11 min: In a luminous blend of stop-motion animation and live action, My Friend the Green Horse tells the true story of acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin's childhood refuge in a dream world rich with animal spirits. At the heart of this world is the Green Horse, a tender and wise companion who, along with other creatures, guides young Alanis through visions of her Abenaki homelands. In these nightly adventures, she learns to embrace life's beauty and to live with compassion. This short yet powerful film is a poetic tribute to the lasting gifts of childhood imagination, cultural memory and spiritual connection. Accessibility RPL is working to reduce barriers and offer programs where everyone can participate equitably. Please click here to email and let us know how we might make your library experience more comfortable and accessible. Information about the library's accessible services can be found on our website, click here to explore more. Promotional Photo Guidelines Library representatives may take photos and videos for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be