Today is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and Canada’s painful history with Indigenous communities. Today is also a day to remember and honour the children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities as we work towards reconciliation.

In order to recognize this day properly, we will not be posting any new content on our social media and digital channels. We encourage you to join us in using this day for meaningful reflection and learning to better understand the challenges faced by Indigenous people historically and today.

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2021 Film Nominees

Graham Rogers, James Bastable, Brad Dawe, Daniel Moctezuma

Graham Rogers, James Bastable, Brad Dawe, Daniel Moctezuma

Akilla's Escape
Stephane Bergeron, Yann Cleary

Stephane Bergeron, Yann Cleary

Beans
Lou Solakofski, Joe Morrow, Randy Wilson, Ron Mellegers

Lou Solakofski, Joe Morrow, Randy Wilson, Ron Mellegers

Funny Boy
Colin McLellan, Mark Zsifkovits, Devin Doucette, Daniel Moctezuma, Rachelle Audet, Bertrand Duranleau, Thomas Holroyd, Jeffrey Roy

Colin McLellan, Mark Zsifkovits, Devin Doucette, Daniel Moctezuma, Rachelle Audet, Bertrand Duranleau, Thomas Holroyd, Jeffrey Roy

Random Acts of Violence
Matthew Chan, James Lazarenko, Randy Wilson, Ron Mellegers

Matthew Chan, James Lazarenko, Randy Wilson, Ron Mellegers

Violation

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