On June 18, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day, join the Indigenous Film Collective and Innis College for a special screening of Smoke Signals — a groundbreaking film in Indigenous cinema.
Smoke Signals holds a unique place in history as the first feature-length film written, directed, and produced by Native Americans to reach national and international audiences. Featuring a fully Indigenous cast and filmed on location at the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation in Idaho, the film is celebrated for its authenticity, humour and heartfelt storytelling.
Through the lens of two young men on a road trip shaped by family, memory, and loss, Smoke Signals invites us to reflect on Indigenous identity and community in contemporary life.
All are welcome to attend this free evening of Indigenous storytelling and celebration.
Event Agenda:
5:00pm – Doors Open & Light Refreshments
5:30pm – Opening Remarks and Smudge*
5:35pm – Anishinaabe Dancing + Teaching with Lindy Kinoshameg (**bio and photo below)
5:45pm – Film Starts (89 minutes runtime)
7:15pm – Film Ends
7:15pm – 7:30pm – Audience Discussion and Giveaway
*Please be aware that smudging, which involves burning sacred herbs such as sage or sweetgrass, may be present during this event. We acknowledge that some participants may have smoke allergies or sensitivities to scent. If you are affected by such conditions or need any other accessibility accommodations, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs. We are committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
PLEASE NOTE: The accessible washroom and elevator will be unavailable due to construction. The closest accessible washroom is in the Innis College Residence. The screening room is only accessible via the stairs. Please plan accordingly.
IN222, Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave
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Lindy Kinoshameg is the lndigenous Outreach and Program Coordinator for the Office of Indigenous Health, Temerty Faculty of Medicine. A former student in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, as well as an Alumni and former coordinator of the Summer Mentorship Program in the Faculty of Medicine, Lindy returns to U of T excited and eager. Throughout his career, a main focus has been breaking stereotypes and raising cultural awareness around Indigenous knowledge and communities. He has supported Indigenous artists, students, and youth through education, facilitation and community building. With a deep connection to Indigenous communities through the arts, Lindy has helped artists tour the world, and bring artistic visions to life, while also sharing and performing his culture with audiences. Lindy always honors the wisdom of respecting the seven generations that came before us, and remembering that our actions affect the seven generations that follow. Lindy is a member of the Odawa Nation from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.