The final Niagara Falls screening in the Indigenous 150+ pay-what you can film series is slated for Wednesday, August 30 at the Seneca Queen Theatre, 4624 Queen Street Downtown Niagara Falls ON L2E 2L7 commencing at 7 p.m. The evening begins with a Traditional Opening and Welcome from Senator Garry Laframboise, Métis Nation of Ontario and with Phil Davis of Six Nations Mohawk Turtle Clan, drum keeper for the Ohniakara Singers.  Guest Water Protector Branden Emmerson/member of Chippewas of Nawash at Neyaashiinigming and born in St. Catharines; and who spent almost six months at Standing Rock will be in attendance. A Q&A panel, moderated by Kanadoha (Jennifer) Dockstader, Oneida of the Thames, Bear Clan, Executive Director, Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre (FENFC) will follow the film. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please note that parking is complimentary in the Niagara Municipal lot in behind the theatre; with complimentary street parking also available during the evening after 5 p.m./ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms are available.  

Given the increasing threats to Niagara's rich fresh water resource and the decisions being faced around watershed development this is a timely film and discussion.

Sacred Water: Standing Rock Part 1

Michelle Latimer / VICE / 2016 / Canada / 44 min / PG

SACRED WATER is part of a compelling eight part documentary series called RISE for Viceland showcasing the global Indigenous movement across the Americas which are rising up to protect their ancestral homelands and the environment. Sacred Water is a timely look at Indigenous activism and the impacts of colonization showcasing candid interviews, historical context~and a moving soundtrack. This film delivers profound insight into the struggles around protecting sacred lands and waters which are happening in many places today.

Rise Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKj9HR71sA