3-day Weengushk International Film Festival on Manitoulin Island, founded by Shirley Cheechoo, celebrates Indigenous storytelling and honors residential school survivors.

3-day Weengushk International Film Festival (July 11-14) on Manitoulin Island celebrates Indigenous storytelling and resilience. Founded by artist and filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo, it honors residential school survivors. The event precedes "Blanket of Stars: A Tribute to Resilience" on July 11, where survivors gather for a symbolic procession across Little Current's swing bridge, met by dancers and drummers.

June 10, 2024
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