Events & Gatherings
Ācimowin Film Festival
The Ācimowin Film Festival is Saskatoon’s premier Indigenous film festival, currently standing as the sole event of its kind in all of Saskatchewan. This festival is dedicated to championing Indigenous narratives, fostering Indigenous language revitalization, and empowering the youth.
All screenings at Remai Modern are free and open to the public.
Visit Ācimowin Film Festival to purchase a festival pass and read about the full festival, including other screening locations.
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
June 5–June 8
Price
Free
The festival advocates for artists and storytellers to establish roots and contribute within Saskatchewan. Moreover, the festival extends its impact beyond its annual event by providing year-round film programming tailored for youth, investing in storytelling for generations to come.
Visit the Ācimowin Film Festival website for the full film guide.
Wednesday June 5
- 6 PM: Cafe Daughter, directed by Shelley Niro
This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director - An opening night celebration will immediately follow the screening
Thursday June 6
- 10 AM: Acting Masterclass
- 1 PM: Ever Deadly, directed by Chelsea McMullan and Tanya Tagaq
- 4 PM: LAND BACK (Shorts Program)
- 7 PM: I Plowed the Sacred Soil, directed by Mark Dieter
Friday June 7
- 10 AM: Tautuktavuk (What We See), directed by Carol Kunnuk and Lucy Tulugarjuk
- 1 PM: Saskatchewan Filmmakers Spotlight
- 4 PM: Kīyam. Let it be (shorts program)
- 7 PM: SKODEN (shorts program)
Saturday June 8
- 11 AM: Whetū Mārama- Bright Star, directed by Toby Mills and Aileen O’Sullivan
- 3 PM: Honouring Mispon Festival & Trudy Stewart