The Spirit Who Swims Directed by Bev Sellars and Garry Tutte A love manifesto to Salmon foregrounding its spiritual and material importance to Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June 19-22, 2025. […]
Tickets on sale now! “No matter what she sings about, Peyroux… does it with intelligence and wit, culturally aware and musically sweet-natured.” – The Arts Desk Georgia-based, Paris-raised singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux has captivated audiences for over three decades with her soulful voice, impeccable phrasing, and timeless artistry. Often compared to Billie Holiday, Peyroux blends jazz, […]
Join us for the Specialty Coffee Tasting, a monthly event that brings together coffee lovers from all backgrounds! Every third Saturday, we gather at the Green Cuisine Specialty Coffee Roastery, located at the courtyard level of Market Square in Downtown Victoria, BC. Each session has a unique theme inspired by the interests of that week’s […]
Reel Injun Directed by Neil Diamond Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. The film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories in their own […]
Sweet Summer Pow Wow Directed by Darrell Dennis Jinny, torn between her mother’s expectations and her love for contemporary dance, meets Riley, a troubled boy escaping his abusive home, on the Pow Wow circuit. Together, they find a brief but transformative escape through a summer of love. — This screening is part of the Victoria […]
Saints and Warriors Directed by Patrick Shannon Set against the backdrop of the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament and the battle for Indigenous sovereignty, Saints and Warriors captures a story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable spirit of Haida Gwaii. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration […]
Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon) Directed by Tara Audibert Qaqsoss, a fox who has fled from a dangerous pack of wolves, finds herself in a mysterious, enchanted forest. There, she is pursued by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon who unintentionally sabotages her efforts to find peace. — This screening is part of the […]
They Have to Hear Us: Canada’s Duty to Consult Inuit Directed by Zacharias Kunuk Through interviews with Inuit across Nunavut, and documentation of a three-year community hearing process during the COVID pandemic, Zacharias Kunuk explores what meaningful consultation in the 21st century means within the context of a large-scale mining expansion on Baffin Island. — […]
NiiMisSak: Sisters In Film Directed by Jules Koostachin This feature length documentary weaves the shared truths with the raw personal experiences of being an IsKweWak (women) storyteller in the film/television industry, specifically in British Columbia. Featured IsKweWak storytellers include Jules Koostachin, Marie Clement, Jessie Anthony, Kayah George, Tristin Greyeyes, Asia Youngman, and Alanis Obomsawin. — […]
Lii Michif Niiyanaan: We Are Métis Directed by Gregory Coyes and Madeline Ell Who are the Métis? Elders, artists, activists, and scholars examine the unique history of Métis people in Canada and share their diverse perspectives on what it meant to be Métis today. Li Michif Niiyannaan is a love letter to the courage, determination, […]
Tickets on sale now! “Wicked guitar, undeniably soulful vocals. package is simplicity and he wears it well.” – popmatters.com “Imagine an artist with Jaco Pastorious’s virtuosity, George Benson’s vocal fluidity, Joao Gilberto’s sense of song and harmony, all mixed up with African culture. We bring you Richard Bona!” — Los Angeles Times Smithers-based Latin pop […]