Special Premiere Screening of Shadows In Time

Directed by Kristina Fithern-Stiele (Teslin Tlingit) and starring the young women and girls of Stardale Women’s Group, Shadows in Time unveils the experiences of racism and sexism that urban Indigenous young women and girls endure in their everyday lives.

To reveal deep-rooted biases about race and gender, the young women and girls of Stardale Women’s Group share painful stories about their lost history, loss of identity, loss of community, family and friends. Whether intentional or unintentional, the film showcases how racial microaggressions are incessant and cumulative, and have detrimental impacts on their mental, physical and social well-being.

Shadows in Time sheds light on the importance of Indigenous cultural identity and connection as essential to the overall well-being of Indigenous communities and individuals. The valuing of the wisdom of Elders, the importance of art, music and dance not just as ‘cultural products’ but as expressing vital aspects of their humanity, and the journey of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, are all areas which have significant implications for their empowerment and community development.

Shadows in Time is a follow up to Stardale Women’s Group’s award-wining film, The Road, which explored various themes pertaining to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and the legacy and inter-generational impact of colonialism in Canada.