Stories We Have Earned: The Stoney Nakoda Film Project — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Stories We Have Earned: The Stoney Nakoda Film Project examines the exploitation of the Stoney Nakoda people’s culture and customs for tourism and entertainment purposes through their involvement in events such as Banff Indian Days, the Calgary Stampede, and the dozens of Hollywood films they have appeared in.

Through interviews with Stoney Elders, the film explores how, by participating in the tourism industry and Hollywood films, the Stoney were allowed to gather and participate in ceremonies and cultural practices that were otherwise heavily restricted on the reserve due to government control of Stoney movement, including the pass system.

Bill Snow and Cody Lefthand will be onsite to answer questions after the film.

The program is part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Contact Lux Cinema Banff: https://www.luxbanff.com/

You may also like the following events from Town of Banff:

• This month, 30th September, 09:00 am, Gentle Reflection Walk — National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Banff

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