A Screening of Dr. Imelda Perley Opolahsomuwehs: Women of This Land

Drop-in and join us for a film screening of Dr Imelda Perley Opolahsomuwehs: Women of This Land. This 22-minute episode will play on loop for visitors to join anytime during open hours on Tuesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).

Elder Dr Imelda Perley Opolahsomuwehs is a highly respected Elder from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. As a healer, teacher, and language keeper, she is doing incredible work for the future of her language and the well-being of her community. This episode opens with a sweat lodge ceremony for all the children that went to residential schools that couldn’t come home for ceremonies.

"Through this series, we aim to celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of Indigenous women, ensuring their voices are heard and their stories are honoured for generations to come." – Stephanie Joline.

Women of this Land is produced by Peep Media, and directed by Stephanie Joline (Inuk, Nunatsiavut, NL).

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a dedicated time to honour the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.