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tânisi niwâhkômâkanak êkwa nitôtêmtik,

Hello my friends and relatives,

As you may have read in Dionne Phillips' recent story, a new documentary called Sugarcane is telling the painful but important story of the St. Joseph’s Mission in secwepemcúl̓ecw (pronounced se-kwep-mi-KULU) – meaning Secwepmc territory – in what is now known as Williams Lake.

This documentary features Julian Brave NoiseCat, a proud member of the Canim Lake Band Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation. It delves into the community's journey of uncovering truths about the so-called "school". 

The film launches in theatres across the US and Canada today. 

A Sundance award-winner, the film was co-directed by NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. It has been making waves, and is even being considered an early Oscar contender.

And, it's not a Hollywood movie! It was filmed in the community, by members of the community. It brings me joy to think of First Nations filmmakers making important and beautiful art about their home communities. I love that for us!

I’m always eager to celebrate Indigenous excellence, and I believe non-Indigenous people around the world still need educating about what "Canada" has done to First Nations people on its violent path to becoming a land with a peaceful reputation. 

Now, full disclosure: I haven't seen the film, and from Dionne's story, it's clear that the content is disturbing and likely triggering, so if you do go to watch it, please remember to take good care of your spirit, and prioritize your wellbeing.

Watch the official trailer and see if there's a screening in your community here.

kinanâskomitinawaw (I am grateful for you all),

Aunty Eden

Eden Fineday is a nêhiyaw iskwew and the publisher of IndigiNews. She is from the Sweetgrass First Nation in what is now known as Saskatchewan, Canada and is a grateful guest on the lands of the Tsawwassen First Nation.

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