5pm
The Snowball Effect
The Snowball Effect explores the controversy surrounding the recently proposed expansion and snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks as Native American tribal officials and spiritual leaders, Forest Service officials, and concerned citizens discuss the issues: sacred lands, protection, public health concerns associated with groundbreaking studies on wastewater, economic misconceptions, threats to the environment, global warming and a small community caught in the conflict. By Klee Benally. USA. 56min

6.10pm
Unrepentant; Kevin Annet and The Canadian Holocaust
This extraordinarily powerful and evocative films explores the horrendous genocidal atrocities inflicted upon the indigenous children of Canada forces into residential schools that systematically murdered, abused, infected and experimented upon them, and the very public denouncement and defrocking of one minister Kevin Annet that sought to bring these facts to light. Louie Lawless Canada. 110min

8.10pm
Feet first onto the Earth
These two episodes of the Sharing Circle television series explore the importance of dance in the lives of three professional indigenous dancers, (Metis, Mohawk and Teme Augama Anishnaabi) who combine indigenous, world and contemporary styles to tell traditional stories, feet first onto the Earth. By John Gurdebeck. Canada. 44min

9pm
Haunted land
Two paths cross on a descent into Guatemala's past: that of Mateo Pablo, a Maya survivor of one of many massacres committed by local state troops, and that of Daniel Hernandez-Salazar, a concerned Guatemalan artist and photographer. Together they travel to a remote site in the highlands where the community of Petanac once stood. The bones found there by archaeologists tell a mute story of agony. By Mary Ellen Davis. Canada. 74min

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Reservations in advance essential due to limited capacity.
Telephone to book your place. £5 per night.

 

The Roxy Bar & Screen

1pm
In the Light of Reverence
This feature length documentary explores the struggles that three different indigenous communities, the Lakota, Hopi and Wintu in North America face in trying to protect the sacred sights of their culture and their ancestors. This film was made as a teaching aid for Grade9-University. By Christopher McLead. USA.73min

2.25pm
Road Scholars: Tiwi: Time of Dreams
One episode of Road Scholars Season 4 follows Manitoba Métis fiddler Mario Dupont as he travels from his own community in Canada to live and work amongst the indigenous Malikapiti people of the Tiwi Islands and discovers sticking similarities between the two cultures. By Jane Hawtin. USA 24min

2.55pm
Confronting the past: Prt 1:The Story of the Gott children.
For years Canadian authorities took children away from their families, communities and cultures and put them up for adoption, placing them with families in the US, amongst foreign cultures and away from their native roots. This program follows some of these children, decades later, as they make their journeys back to Canada in search of the home they where denied as children, and in particular documents the lives of three siblings, trying to come to terms with their identities and the atrocities forced upon them by abusive adoptive parents. By Coleen Rajotte. Canada. 48min

4pm
Yellow Dust
This creative music video is set before a backdrop of nuclear bomb testing on sacred and apportioned reservation land by the US government. By Shonie and Andie De La Rosa. USA. 5min

Byron Chief -Moon: Grey Horse Rider
This interesting documentary explores the life and career of Byron Chief -Moon a renowned actor & contemporary dancer/choreographer, exploring the impact that his culture has had on his life, & what impact his choices have made on his spirituality. By Marlene Miller & Philip Szporer. Canada. 48min

5.15pm
Making the River
This documentary focuses on an indigenous man who suffered from the results of institutionalisation from his young life in residential schools, to his long incarcerations in prison in the United States. Making no excuses or apologies, this film provides incredible insight into what it means to be a native prisoner, and even more surprisingly, what it means to be native in prison. By Sarah Del Seronde. USA. 83min

Roxy Bar and Screen
128-132 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LB
020 7407 4057
http://www.roxybarandscreen.com/
18+
Free Events; suggested donations £3.50+

12.10pm- 2.50pm

Nana
This glorious film views “Nana” from the eyes of an adoring grandchild in awe of the strength and spirit of community that her grandmother embodies. By Warwick Thornton. Australia. 6min

The Turtle
A modern boy learns to embrace the traditions of his aboriginal family. By Kelli Cross. Australia. 6min

Mauna Kea- Temple Under siege
Hawaii’s 14’000 foot high mountain volcano has been claimed by Astronomers from around the world as the ideal location for a large number of observatories, yet to Native Hawaiians, Mauna Kea is the first born of the “cosmic forces”, a holy site reserved for the most sacred of ceremonies, connecting the indigenous peoples to their ancestors, from the beginning of time. This insightful in-depth documentary explores the conflicts arising from the clash of these two cosmologies and the native peoples struggle to preserve and reclaim the mountain that inspires their respect, awe and reverence. By Joan Lander and Puhipau of Na Maka o ka 'Aina. Hawaii. 57min

Good riddance to Chief Illiniwek
This short satire plays upon the historically institutionalised and derogatory portrayal of the “White Man’s Indian“. Definably worth watching. By Torry Mendoza. USA 1.5min

Kiviuq
Kiviuq is the legend of an ancient shaman that traces its way back through oral tradition to the origins of the Inuit people. Kiviuq was a prophet and these stories are his parables, forming the secret bible of the Inuit people. In this film the legend of Kiviuq is brought to life through theatrical performance and special effects. Fantastic, though with some reference to adult content. By John Houston. Canada. 72min

The Coronet Cinema,
Notting Hill Gate
London, W11 3LB.
020 7727 6705
www.coronet.org
Tickets: £5.50 on the door or via box office.

Main Hall- All day Stalls

10.20am
Bannock
How to make bannock, a traditional bread. By Darryl Nepinak. Canada. 5min

Road Scholars: Tiwi Time of Dreams
One episode of Road Scholars Season 4 follows Manitoba Métis fiddler, Mario Dupont as he travels from his own community in Canada to live and work amongst the indigenous Malikapiti people of the Tiwi Islands off of the main Australian continent, and discovers striking similarities between the two cultures. By Jane Hawtin. Canada 24min

Living from the Land and Sea
This beautiful film takes a glimpse at the wonders and bounties of nature, hidden from all but know and are connected to the land, which have nourished the Alaskan Native peoples for generations. By Jonathan Stanton. Alaska 14min

11.10am
To play the games
This fun and inspiring program focuses on the Alaska Native Games, a large celebration of indigenous people competing at traditional games. By Jonathan Stanton. Alaska. 25min

11.40am
The City
An indigenous man runs as fast as he can through the forests of his ancestral land to save his wife and child from an advancing threat. By Abraham Cote. Canada. 8min

Journey from Spirit Mountain
The Quechan people invite audiences to explore their heritage and the story of the lightning song from their last singer: Preston Arrowweed. By Daniel Golding. USA 35min

12.30pm
The Life and Work of the Woodland Artists
This insightful documentary explores the individual styles of the seven “Woodland Artist”, Eddy Cobiness, Daphne Odjig, Alex Janvier, Carl Rae, Jackson Beardy, Joe Sanchez and Norval Morrisseau and the influence that they had, collectively, on the 1970’s art world. By Raoul McKay. Canada. 48min

1.30pm
Various Live indigenous songs and instrumental performance.

Element of Ice
This poetic short takes an inspiring look at the new hope of indigenous people, to overcome the oppressions and repressions of colonisation. By Honey Dawn Karina Pettigrew. Canada. 3min

2pm
Tushka
This feature film follows the story of Indigenous Rights Activist from the fictional organisation Tushka. Whilst the organisation and characters are fictional, the story of their struggle to exist as indigenous people within their community. whilst hounded by dishonest FBI agents, has its bases in real life. By Ian Skorodin and Orvel Baldridge. USA.90min

3.45pm
Mapuche and the Forest Invasion
Mapuche means people of the earth, an ancient indigenous culture which now faces the invasion of forest companies onto their traditional territories, supplanting sacred millennial trees with fast growing pine and eucalyptus, which strip the land of nutrients and destroy the natural environment and the balance of harmony between traditional farmers and the mother earth. By Rueda Mapuche. Subtitled. Argentina &Chile. 32min

Done Dirt Cheap
This delightful short takes a look at the gold mining industry in Australia. By Debbie Carmody. Australia. 6min.

Nana
This glorious film views “Nana” from the eyes of an adoring grandchild in awe of the strength and spirit of community that her grandmother embodies. By Warwick Thornton. Australia. 6min

Too Late
This short film reflects upon the effects of drinking on an aboriginal family and the realities of recognising priorities too late. By Michael Longbottom. Australia. 6min

4.45pm
The Mystery of Chaco Canyon
This fascinating documentary investigates the sophisticated knowledge of advanced astronomy, demonstrated in the architecture of the massive prehistoric ruins in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. By Anna Sofaer. USA. 56min

5.55pm
Living the prophecy
This film follows the journey of indigenous people, who committed themselves to run the length of the pacific coast, from Alaska down to Mexico, where they, the indigenous people of the North, represented by the Eagle, met the indigenous peoples of the South, represented by the Condor for a Ceremony to honour and manifest the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor. This 7 month expedition, was the third of its kind, taking place once every 4 years, to mark and sanctify the union of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. By Dorothy Christian. USA & Mexico.26min

Windigo: The human being
This short and provocative creation examines the legend of the Windigo from a more personal perspective, and asks the question ,what do the Windigo have to teach us? By Jason Harper. Canada. 7min

6.35pm
Live music, songs and poetry from various indigenous artists

7pm
The Sacred Sundance
Whilst it is not permitted to film the actual ceremony of the Sacred Sundance, this film follows preparations for the Sundance , and explores the meaning that it has in the context of culture and in the lives of the individual community members. By Brian Francis. USA. 68min

8.20pm
Good riddance to Chief Illiniwek
This short satire plays upon the historically institutionalised and derogatory portrayal of the “White Man’s Indian“. Definably worth watching. By Torry Mendoza. USA 1.5min

Alcatraz is not an island
In November1969 a small group of Native American students and activists took the stand to occupy Alcatraz Island in San Francisco bay. They were soon joined by thousands, reclaiming “Indian Land”. This remarkable film documents the ideals, intentions and struggles faced by these pioneers, and the effect that they had on the way Native Americans viewed themselves and their cultures from then on. By James Fortier. USA. 56min

9.30pm
Take back the land- Spirit Lake
This beautiful and inspiring film highlights the tragic situation faced by the Secwepemc people, who face convictions of trespassing, for building their homes and communities on their ancestral lands. This documentary follows the story of one young family who choose to make their home by Spirit Lake. By Nitanis Desjarlais. Canada. 28min

Dance Studio

10.30am
Not Just Beads and Moccasins
This interesting documentary explores the less traditional forms of art through which indigenous artists have found means to express themselves and their political views. By Kristin Tresoor and Vanessa Loeren. Canada. 22min

11am
Feet first onto the Earth
These two episodes of the Sharing Circle television series explore the importance of dance in the lives of three dancers, (Metis, Mohawk and Teme Augama Anishnaabi) who combine indigenous, world and contemporary styles to tell traditional stories, feet first onto the Earth. By John Gurdebeck. Canada. 44min

Rupert River and Youth
Within many reservations and traditional aboriginal territories, throughout the Americas, Hydroelectric companies are forcing their way onto the land, diverting rivers, and flooding valleys, without regard for the communities living their, dependent upon their environment, and the sacred sites that they venerate. In this documentary, focus is given to the young people of a community faced with the loss of Rupert River and explores what that means for them. By Cynthia Taylor. Canada. 21min

12.15am
Yaipota Nanle iyui- querenos nuestra tierra
This extraordinary film hears form the Guarani community on the subject of oppressions that they, as a people, have faced, at the hands of the large corporation that dispossessed them of their land and inflicted atrocities upon them. By Lerona Riposati. Subtitled. Argentina. 74min

1.45pm
Our Spirits Don’t Speak English:Indian Boarding School
Examining the history of the Residential schools in the US and the legacy that they have left upon the Native American people that they disinherited and institutionalised, hearing first had accounts from ex-students and testimonials from historians. By Chip Richie and Steven Heape. USA.80min

3.15pm
Nimiipuum Weet’es Part 1
Nimiipuum Weet’es focuses on the current land, sovereignty and environmental issues related to the Nez Peirce Indians and their non-native neighbours living within the 13 million acre Aboriginal Homeland of North Central Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Residents are interviewed about their views on the management of the land and natural resources. By Nicolas Barbier. France. 62min

4.30pm
Only the Devil Speaks Cree
This short fiction portrays the appalling treatment of indigenous children forced into residential schools, where they where taught to deny their heritage, and faced constant abuses. By Pamela Matthews. Canada. 32min

 

Survivor
A poetic video addressing the injustices of the indigenous genocide in Canada, which expresses itself through an original montage of music, words and images. BY Doreen Manuel Canada. 8min

Yellow Dust
This creative music video is set before a backdrop of nuclear bomb testing on sacred and apportioned reservation land, by the US government. By Shonie and Andie De La Rosa. USA. 5min

Little Prince
A fantastic montage of animation and “autobiographical” narrative, illustrates a profound metaphor for the lives of indigenous people ripped from their roots, lost and disconnected in the modern world. Beautiful. By Vince Papatie. Canada. 6min

5.30pm
From Bella Coola to Berlin
Between 1870 and 1932 groups of indigenous people where taken to Germany where they where paraded as curiosities in the Volkerschau, the People Shows. This Documentary explores the journey of one group of Bella Coola “Indians“ who made this journey and the effect that these experiences had upon them and their communities. By Barbara Hager. Canada. 48min

6.30pm
Where Three Rivers Meet
The Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation of Manitoba are facing a very difficult decision, having suffered at the hands of a large company that came onto and polluted the lands of their reservation, this nation fought for compensation in the judicial system and managed to change legislation so that any other company intending to use the natural resources of their territories, would have to consult the community directly. Now a Hydroelectric company is offering the community a large amount of money for the privilege of building within their lands, but is this an opportunity or an insult to their nation? Kim Bell and Noah Erenberg. Canada. 48min

Remember When
This sweet documentary focuses on the value that young indigenous children esteem to their cultures and the importance of preserving their language. By Felicia Mason. Canada. 7min

7.40pm
Life on the reservation
Made by young people with the help of the non-profit organisation In Progress, this film tells the story of the youth of the Leech Lake Reservation, who, in response to the often negative and uninformed opinions of people about them, aim to provide a chance for people to see who they really are and what they value. By Danielle and Joe Joe White. Canada. 20min

8.10pm
The Speech of the Chief
The Guarani Mbya people of Brazil are nomads and live in the region of the Atlantic Rainforest. In the last 30 years the Brazilian Government has built 2 Nuclear Power Plants (Angar1 & 2) on the Guarani Mbya territory and have plans to build a third. Interviews with the 94 year old chief of the community tells the story from the point of view indigenous people living there. By Marcia Gomes de Oliveira Suchanek & Norbert G. Sushanek. Brazil. 20min

The Lost Children
This short explores some of the effects of residential school syndrome as some victims speak out. By Dalhya Newa Shish. Canada. 13min

A Mothers Dream
This sad short, documents one mothers visitation with her children, collecting them from a their foster family for just a few hours at the fair. Canada. 6min

Rediscovering the land
This delightful film introduces audiences to some of the plants, herbs and their preparations, that have been used traditionally as food and medicine by the Cree people, for countless generations. By Cynthia Taylor. Canada. 11min

9pm
Inuit + Dene Games
Exploring some of the traditional Inuit and Dene games and their place in the modern context of their respective cultures, we are introduced to the people competing in some familiar and unfamiliar sports, which for the first time includes female participants. By Jeff Newman. Canada. 22min

Sleep baby wolf
This fictitious film portrays the struggles of one indigenous boy on the threshold of manhood. By Jules A. Koostachin. Canada. 13min

Pyramid-All day Art Exhibitions.

Green Room- indigenous food and refreshments.

Paddington Arts
32 Woodfield Road
London W9 2BE
Tel: 020 7286 2722
http://www.paddingtonarts.org.uk/

£10 on the door- All day entry
Children and concessions £8
Under fives free.
Donations welcome.