Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC
Organizer: M'akola Housing Society
Admission: Free (optional pay-what-you-may donations welcome)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with hearing loop technology
Language: English
Suggested Age: 16+
Hosted by the M'akola Housing Society, this event features the powerful documentary Penelakut: Return to the Healing Circle. The film captures the filmmaker’s return to Penelakut Island, 25 years after documenting abuse at Kuper Island Indian Residential School, offering a deeply moving reflection on the enduring impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
Attendees will have the chance to engage in a Q&A session following the screening, providing a platform for discussion, understanding, and connection. The event encourages collective reflection, honoring the stories of those affected by colonization and supporting the path toward healing.
This event is a unique chance for visitors to Vancouver Island to connect with local Indigenous history and culture in a meaningful, respectful way. Whether you are passionate about truth and reconciliation, interested in film, or seeking to understand the ongoing effects of residential schools, Penelakut: Returning to the Healing Circle offers an unforgettable and enlightening experience.
Nila Abasian
Alireza Moghimehfar
