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In Honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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A Fundraiser for the Assembly of Seven Generations
An Evening for Remembering, Reflection and Connection
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 7-9pm
Centre Wakefield La Pêche
In partnership with Cinema Wakefield and Biblio Wakefield Library.
Join us for a special evening of film, reflection, and connection in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, featuring two moving and illuminating films, Je m’appelle humain / Call Me Human and Bill Reid Remembers.
The evening is a fundraiser in support of the Assembly of Seven Generations (a7g.ca/) an Indigenous youth-led organization that creates culturally grounded programs, events, and opportunities that empower youth, strengthen community, and foster meaningful connections to culture, land, and one another. We are pleased to share that representatives from A7G are expected to join us, with final confirmation to come.
We will begin with a smudging ceremony and prayer led by Storyteller and Knowledge Keeper Louise Profeit-Leblanc, grounding the evening in respect, reflection, and community.
During the intermission between the films, our wonderful local bakers will offer delicious pastries and cookies for our guests, with special thanks to Pipolinka Bakery (www.pipolinka.ca) for their generous contribution—creating a warm and welcoming space to pause, reflect, share conversation, and connect.
Je m’appelle humain / Call Me Human, directed by Kim O’Bomsawin (Abenaki) is a portrait of Innu writer Joséphine Bacon and her lifelong commitment to revitalizing and preserving Indigenous languages, history, and culture. Born in Pessamit and sent to residential school at age five, Bacon brings charm, grace, and quiet tenacity to her work as a cultural leader. The film follows her across Montreal, Pessamit, and the tundra, blending her reflections with striking cinematography. It offers a moving meditation on the interconnectedness of language, land, spirituality, and culture. 77 minutes | Colour | French, Innu | English Subtitles
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Bill Reid Remembers, directed by Alanis Obomsawin, is a moving tribute to renowned Haida artist Bill Reid and the legacy he shaped. Though he spent his early years away from his nation’s culture, Reid kept Haida Gwaii close to his heart. His discovery of jewelry‑making and later sculpture rooted in Haida techniques and imagery transformed both his life and the Canadian artistic landscape. Through Reid’s powerful narration, interwoven with Obomsawin’s, the film traces his childhood, artistic emergence, and deep connection to homeland. 24 minutes | Colour | English | English Subtitles
Come for the films. Stay for the conversation. Leave with something to reflect on.
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Tickets: $15
Location: Centre Wakefield La Pêche
38 Chemin de la Vallée-de-Wakefield, Wakefield QC J0X 3G0