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04 October 2025
From 5:30 PM
At Heather Edwards Theatre, Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4
An Evening of Indigenous Storytelling: A Film Screening and Dialogue with Damian Abrahams | October 4th
Free
Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation as we present a double feature from acclaimed filmmaker Damian Abrahams. This event offers a unique opportunity for settlers to engage with stories that illuminate the everyday realities of Indigenous people navigating a world built on colonial systems. By bearing witness to these narratives, we can begin to understand the complex challenges that exist just beneath the surface of the world many of us move through with ease.
Featured Films:
"Nékem: To Change Something": Chronicling the tireless efforts of Nekem, a dedicated frontline organization, this documentary offers an intimate look at the humans helping humans facing homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. The camera captures the team’s compassionate work and the deep connections they build with the people they serve. As the organization fights to provide everything from hot meals to medical care, the film is suddenly transformed by an unexpected tragedy: the death of Nekem’s visionary founder.
"Intersections of Identity": From the lasting trauma of colonization, a new generation struggles to navigate a world built against them. Intersections of Identity is a poignant and vital documentary that captures firsthand accounts of individuals as they confront the intertwined issues of racism, poverty, and systemic failures in policing and healthcare. Through these deeply personal narratives, the film exposes the painful, continuous cycle of discrimination and the resilience of those fighting to break free.
About the Event:
This event is not just a film screening; it's a call to action. Following the films, we will host an intimate dialogue with director Damian Abrahams. He will share his insights into the filmmaking process and engage in a conversation designed to help a non-Indigenous audience recognize the invisible barriers that exist for so many. Barriers that do not exist for non-Indigenous folks. This is a chance to listen, learn, and grow as allies, fostering a deeper understanding of the collective responsibility we all share in creating a more just and inclusive society.
Presented in partnership with the Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association, Contemporary Calgary, The John Humphrey Center for Peace and Human Rights, and Indigital Media.
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