Rocks at Whiskey Trench | Unsettling the Lens Film Series

'Rocks at Whiskey Trench' documents stories of strength, resistance, and perseverance during the Oka Crisis – specifically the blockade at Honoré Mercier Bridge and those being evacuated from Kahnawake. This documentary is the fourth in Alanis Obomsawin’s series on the Mohawk Resistance at Oka.

Free Admission – Donations welcomed.
Popcorn and drinks are available for purchase. All proceeds go directly to Indigenous Programming at Nanaimo Art Gallery.

Please RSVP on our website: https://nanaimoartgallery.ca/shop/programs/adults/rocksatwhiskeytrench/

These films kick off our monthly Indigenous Film Screening Series, Unsettling the Lens, curated by Indigenous Engagement Coordinator bailey macabre and in partnership with the National Film Board of Canada. This series puts Indigenous stories front and center—told by Indigenous filmmakers themselves. From eye-opening documentaries that reframe history to bold, genre-spanning films, Unsettling the Lens celebrates the power, creativity, and diversity of Indigenous cinema.

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