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SPECIAL SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY “KANAKIYOST: art, identity, and belonging”

February 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Free

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and an exclusive sneak peek of the new documentary “KANAKIYOST: art, identity, and belonging” followed by an audience talk with director Cathleen MacDonald and cast members Lynn Taylor and Young Elder Philip Cote.

“Kanakiyost” tells the story of local artist Lynn Taylor (Oneida name, Kanakiyost). As an urban Indigenous person and the child of a residential school survivor, Lynn felt isolated from her community. She turns those feelings into forming a group to bring Indigenous knowledge and culture to the city.

The film features the art of Lynn Taylor, Tawny Mestecanean, Skinny Davis, and Norval Morrisseau, and the music of Dwayne LaForme’s Boogie Blues, and eaoh Argos, with a film score composed by singer-songwriter Arlene Paculan.

This event is free but you must register to attend. Space is limited. Reserve your ticket now at  https://KanakiyostMovie.eventbrite.ca

“Kanakiyost: art, identity, and belonging” was funded by Mississauga Arts Council’s MicroGrant Program through the support of RAMA Charity Gaming.

Details

Date:
February 13
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters
Phone:
(416) 988-1906
Email:
info@eaglespirits.ca
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Venue

Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga
84 South Service Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5G 2R9
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Phone:
905 278 5622
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