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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

at Arts Commons

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Arts Commons is a day of reflection, learning, and celebration. Join Arts Commons for a full day of events that celebrate Indigenous ways of knowing and being through films provided by The National Film Board; Indigenous artistry and culture at the Indigenous Makers Market (curated by Four Winds YYC), and learn about the dark past that is our shared history, and the resilience and strength of Indigenous peoples, through the Elders Story Project

Use the links below to learn more and register to reserve your seat. The day includes:

National Film Board Films
Engineered Air Theatre

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (runtime: 29m)
Keepers of the Fire (runtime: 59m)
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2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Inconvenient Indian (runtime: 1h 28m)

Discussion to follow.

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Indigenous Makers Market
Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby
12:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Open to the public

Elders Story Project
Jack Singer Concert Hall
7:00 p.m.

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Films by The National Film Board


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Indigenous Makers Market


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Elders Story Project


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Special thanks to:

 

Elders Story Project - Circle of Relatives
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Film Sponsor

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Makers Market Curator

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